How far is Murfreesboro, TN from Savannah, TN?

The driving distance from Murfreesboro, TN to Savannah, TN is about 135.4 miles (217.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113 miles (181.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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
135.4 mi
02h 47m
Flight
112.98 mi
181.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.98 mi
Kilometers
181.82 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.4 mi
Kilometers
217.9 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savannah
Sat, May 2, 7:28 AM CDT
Return by in Murfreesboro
Sat, May 2, 10:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murfreesboro
2026-05-02T04:41
Arrive Savannah
Sat, May 2, 7:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:54 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
Mount Pleasant
TN

City in Maury County, Tennessee, United States

From Murfreesboro
67.7 mi
01h 23m
To Savannah
67.7 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph N
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1482 ft · 32 sec · Northwest Broad Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1014 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Old Fort Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 24 West: Nashville

    2520 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin

    1.4 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    20.8 mi · 22 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville

    1805 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Huntsville

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward 412, 99: Columbia, Chapel Hill

    1053 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on 412: Columbia

    49 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Bear Creek Pike

    30.2 mi · 35 min · Bear Creek Pike

  19. 19

    Turn right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Turn slight left

    10 mi · 18 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Waynesboro Highway

    14.4 mi · 16 min · Waynesboro Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

    1.2 km · 57 sec · Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn right

    31.3 mi · 37 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Guinn Street

    12 m · 2 sec · Guinn Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Guinn Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bear Creek Pike
36.4 mi · 27%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
20.8 mi · 15%
Waynesboro Highway
14.4 mi · 11%
I 65 South
13.1 mi · 10%
I 24 West
3.78 mi · 3%
Old Fort Parkway
1.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

31.3 mi · 00h 37m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.4 mi
113 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Pleasant
01h 23m from Murfreesboro
Leave By
12:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Murfreesboro and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Savannah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 135.4 miles (217.9 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Mount Pleasant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.7 miles from Murfreesboro and 67.7 miles from Savannah.

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

The direct path is about 113 miles (181.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 12:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.03 one way or $36.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Murfreesboro and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Savannah.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Pleasant

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

79 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

112 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 112.98 mi (181.82 km).

Murfreesboro

#1 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Savannah

#2 Savannah

City in Tennessee, United States

Population6,913
Coordinates35.2248000, -88.2492000
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Start: Murfreesboro (-86.39027, 35.84562)
End: Savannah (-88.2492, 35.2248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 218 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.78 gal
18.09 L · about $18.03
Round trip
$36.05
9.56 gal · 36.18 L
Estimated CO2
42.5 kg one way
Round trip: 85 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.03 $36.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.33 $40.66
Premium $4.65 $22.25 $44.49
Diesel $5.30 $25.35 $50.71

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Murfreesboro and Savannah. The current time is 04:41:02.

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.