How far is Murfreesboro, TN from Ridgefield, TN?

The driving distance from Murfreesboro, TN to Ridgefield, TN is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.2 miles (8.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.42 mi
00h 12m
Flight
5.18 mi
8.34 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.18 mi
Kilometers
8.34 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.42 mi
Kilometers
10.33 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ridgefield
Sun, May 31, 4:25 AM CDT
Return by in Murfreesboro
Sun, May 31, 4:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murfreesboro
2026-05-31T04:12
Arrive Ridgefield
Sun, May 31, 4:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Murfreesboro
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Jamestown
TN

City in Fentress County, Tennessee, United States

From Murfreesboro
3.2 mi
00h 06m
To Ridgefield
3.2 mi
00h 06m

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
64°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 31 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Murfreesboro and Ridgefield.

  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

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Northwest Broad Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Thompson Lane

    1.9 mi · 4 min · North Thompson Lane

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Sulphur Springs Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Sulphur Springs Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto N Ranch Road

    18 m · 7 sec · N Ranch Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Ranch Road

    831 ft · 37 sec · North Ranch Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Ranch Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
171.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northwest Broad Street
2.63 mi · 41%
North Thompson Lane
1.93 mi · 30%
Sulphur Springs Road
1.27 mi · 20%
West Main Street
0.23 mi · 4%
North Ranch Road
0.16 mi · 2%
North Public Square
0.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Northwest Broad Street

Turn right onto Northwest Broad Street

2.63 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.2 mi
5.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamestown
00h 06m from Murfreesboro
Leave By
8:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Murfreesboro and Mostly Cloudy near Ridgefield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Murfreesboro to Ridgefield?

The road trip is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km) and usually takes 00h 12m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jamestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.2 miles from Murfreesboro and 3.2 miles from Ridgefield.

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

The direct path is about 5.2 miles (8.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.87 one way or $1.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Murfreesboro and Mostly Cloudy near Ridgefield.

Stop Ideas Near Jamestown

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jamestown, 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 Jamestown.

BUS

Nashville, TN

39 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

107 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and Ridgefield. Straight-line distance: 5.18 mi (8.34 km).

Murfreesboro

#1 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ridgefield

Ridgefield is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.9167300, -86.4197100
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Murfreesboro (-86.39027, 35.84562)
End: Ridgefield (-86.41971, 35.91673)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.23 gal
0.86 L · about $0.87
Round trip
$1.73
0.46 gal · 1.72 L
Estimated CO2
2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.1 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.87 $1.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $0.98 $1.96
Premium $4.65 $1.07 $2.14
Diesel $5.30 $1.22 $2.44

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

There is no time difference between Murfreesboro and Ridgefield. The current time is 04:12:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.