How far is Murfreesboro, TN from Oliver Springs, TN?

The driving distance from Murfreesboro, TN to Oliver Springs, TN is about 157.6 miles (253.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.3 miles (185.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
157.55 mi
02h 56m
Flight
115.26 mi
185.49 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.26 mi
Kilometers
185.49 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.55 mi
Kilometers
253.56 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oliver Springs
Thu, May 14, 3:12 AM EDT
Return by in Murfreesboro
Thu, May 14, 5:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murfreesboro
2026-05-13T23:15
Arrive Oliver Springs
Thu, May 14, 2:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:57 AM to 1:57 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Murfreesboro
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cookeville
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Murfreesboro
78.7 mi
01h 28m
To Oliver Springs
78.9 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Murfreesboro and Oliver Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Murfreesboro and Oliver Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on South Spring Street

    26 m · 11 sec · South Spring Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    106 m · 10 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    35 m · 3 sec · North Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto North Public Square

    120 m · 12 sec · North Public Square

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto West Main Street

    1237 ft · 36 sec · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Northwest Broad Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Northwest Broad Street

  7. 7

    Continue on New Nashville Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    20.9 mi · 22 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville, Lebanon

    1.2 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    112.3 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Harriman, Rockwood

    1106 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    102 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Harriman Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on West Tri County Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 1 min · West Tri County Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Winter Gap Road

    1153 ft · 40 sec · Winter Gap Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winter Gap Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Murfreesboro and Oliver Springs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
113 mi · 72%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
20.9 mi · 13%
Harriman Highway
9.57 mi · 6%
US 27
7.02 mi · 4%
Northwest Broad Street
3.7 mi · 2%
West Tri County Boulevard
1.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

112 mi · 02h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.3 mi
115.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cookeville
01h 28m from Murfreesboro
Leave By
12:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Murfreesboro and Sunny near Oliver Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Murfreesboro to Oliver Springs?

The road trip is about 157.6 miles (253.6 km) and usually takes 02h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cookeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.7 miles from Murfreesboro and 78.9 miles from Oliver Springs.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 115.3 miles (185.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.97 one way or $41.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Murfreesboro and Oliver Springs, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Murfreesboro and Sunny near Oliver Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Cookeville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cookeville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cookeville.

BUS

Nashville, TN

114 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and Oliver Springs. Straight-line distance: 115.26 mi (185.49 km).

Murfreesboro

#1 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Oliver Springs

#2 Oliver Springs

Town of the United States

Population3,439
Coordinates36.0445200, -84.3443700
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Murfreesboro (-86.39027, 35.84562)
End: Oliver Springs (-84.34437, 36.04452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.56 gal
21.05 L · about $20.97
Round trip
$41.93
11.12 gal · 42.1 L
Estimated CO2
49.4 kg one way
Round trip: 98.8 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.97 $41.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.65 $47.29
Premium $4.65 $25.88 $51.75
Diesel $5.30 $29.49 $58.98

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · May 14, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Murfreesboro, TN and Oliver Springs, TN. The current time in Murfreesboro is 23:15:54, although it is 00:15:54 in Oliver Springs.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.