How far is Murfreesboro, TN from Red Bank, TN?

The driving distance from Murfreesboro, TN to Red Bank, TN is about 105.9 miles (170.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
105.93 mi
02h 03m
Flight
79.82 mi
128.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.82 mi
Kilometers
128.45 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.93 mi
Kilometers
170.47 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Red Bank
Sun, May 31, 6:51 AM EDT
Return by in Murfreesboro
Sun, May 31, 7:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murfreesboro
2026-05-31T03:47
Arrive Red Bank
Sun, May 31, 5:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:03 AM to 1:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 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
Monteagle
TN

Town in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States

From Murfreesboro
53 mi
01h 01m
To Red Bank
52.9 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Murfreesboro and Red Bank.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Murfreesboro and Red Bank.

  1. 1

    Start on South Spring Street

    89 m · 17 sec · South Spring Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Vine Street

    113 m · 24 sec · East Vine Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Church Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Church Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit left toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    2029 ft · 50 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    96.5 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga

    2163 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Red Bank

    2081 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Dayton Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Dayton Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Euclid Avenue West

    27 m · 4 sec · Euclid Avenue West

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Euclid Avenue West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Murfreesboro and Red Bank.

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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
96.9 mi · 91%
US 27 North
3.93 mi · 4%
Dayton Boulevard
2.54 mi · 2%
South Church Street
2.44 mi · 2%
East Vine Street
0.07 mi
South Spring Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

I 24 East

Merge slight left

96.5 mi · 01h 47m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.1 mi
79.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monteagle
01h 01m from Murfreesboro
Leave By
2:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Murfreesboro and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Red Bank.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Murfreesboro to Red Bank?

The road trip is about 105.9 miles (170.5 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Monteagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53 miles from Murfreesboro and 52.9 miles from Red Bank.

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

The direct path is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 2:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.10 one way or $28.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Murfreesboro and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Red Bank.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and Red Bank. Straight-line distance: 79.82 mi (128.45 km).

Murfreesboro

#1 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Red Bank

#2 Red Bank

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

Population11,769
Coordinates35.1122900, -85.2941300
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: Murfreesboro (-86.39027, 35.84562)
End: Red Bank (-85.29413, 35.11229)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.74 gal
14.15 L · about $14.10
Round trip
$28.21
7.48 gal · 28.3 L
Estimated CO2
33.2 kg one way
Round trip: 66.5 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.10 $28.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.91 $31.81
Premium $4.65 $17.41 $34.81
Diesel $5.30 $19.84 $39.67

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 31, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Murfreesboro, TN and Red Bank, TN. The current time in Murfreesboro is 03:47:32, although it is 04:47:32 in Red Bank.

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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.