How far is Murfreesboro, TN from Signal Mountain, TN?

The driving distance from Murfreesboro, TN to Signal Mountain, TN is about 108.4 miles (174.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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
108.43 mi
02h 06m
Flight
77.21 mi
124.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.21 mi
Kilometers
124.26 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.43 mi
Kilometers
174.5 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Signal Mountain
Wed, May 13, 12:04 AM EDT
Return by in Murfreesboro
Wed, May 13, 1:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murfreesboro
2026-05-12T20:57
Arrive Signal Mountain
Tue, May 12, 11:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:07 AM to 1:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:16 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
54.2 mi
01h 03m
To Signal Mountain
54.2 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Murfreesboro and Signal Mountain.

  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

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127 North: Signal Mountain

    2094 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    548 ft · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Signal Mountain Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Signal Mountain Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Signal Mountain Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Signal Mountain Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn sharp left onto Mississippi Avenue

    58 m · 8 sec · Mississippi Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mississippi Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
96.9 mi · 89%
US 27 North
3.79 mi · 3%
Signal Mountain Boulevard
3.05 mi · 3%
South Church Street
2.44 mi · 2%
Signal Mountain Road
1.62 mi · 1%
US 127 North
0.5 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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.2 mi
77.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monteagle
01h 03m from Murfreesboro
Leave By
2:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Murfreesboro and Sunny near Signal Mountain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Murfreesboro to Signal Mountain?

The road trip is about 108.4 miles (174.5 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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 54.2 miles from Murfreesboro and 54.2 miles from Signal Mountain.

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

The direct path is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.44 one way or $28.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Murfreesboro and Sunny near Signal Mountain.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and Signal Mountain. Straight-line distance: 77.21 mi (124.26 km).

Murfreesboro

#1 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Signal Mountain

#2 Signal Mountain

Town in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States

Population8,640
Coordinates35.1225700, -85.3438500
Altitude519
CountryUnited States
Start: Murfreesboro (-86.39027, 35.84562)
End: Signal Mountain (-85.34385, 35.12257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.83 gal
14.48 L · about $14.44
Round trip
$28.89
7.66 gal · 28.96 L
Estimated CO2
34 kg one way
Round trip: 68.1 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.44 $28.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.29 $32.58
Premium $4.65 $17.82 $35.65
Diesel $5.30 $20.31 $40.63

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 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Murfreesboro, TN and Signal Mountain, TN. The current time in Murfreesboro is 20:57:55, although it is 21:57:55 in Signal Mountain.

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.