How far is Murfreesboro, TN from South Cleveland, TN?

The driving distance from Murfreesboro, TN to South Cleveland, TN is about 131.1 miles (211 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.3 miles (158.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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
131.12 mi
02h 33m
Flight
98.29 mi
158.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.29 mi
Kilometers
158.19 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.12 mi
Kilometers
211.02 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Cleveland
Sun, Apr 19, 7:22 AM EDT
Return by in Murfreesboro
Sun, Apr 19, 8:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murfreesboro
2026-04-19T03:49
Arrive South Cleveland
Sun, Apr 19, 6:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:33 AM to 1:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:24 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
Kimball
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Murfreesboro
65.6 mi
01h 16m
To South Cleveland
65.6 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Murfreesboro and South Cleveland.

  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

    103.4 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville

    1.4 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    18.4 mi · 22 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland

    1059 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland

    86 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left

    114 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto King Street Southeast

    71 m · 8 sec · King Street Southeast

  13. 13

    Turn right

    35 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    149 m · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Dalton Pike Southeast

    2186 ft · 44 sec · Dalton Pike Southeast

  16. 16

    Continue on Dalton Pk

    1204 ft · 30 sec · Dalton Pk

  17. 17

    Turn left

    11 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
104 mi · 79%
I 75 North
19.3 mi · 15%
South Church Street
2.44 mi · 2%
Dalton Pike Southeast
0.41 mi
US 64 Bypass East
0.32 mi
Dalton Pk
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

I 24 East

Merge slight left

103 mi · 01h 57m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.8 mi
98.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kimball
01h 16m from Murfreesboro
Leave By
1:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Murfreesboro and Chance Rain Showers near South Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Murfreesboro to South Cleveland?

The road trip is about 131.1 miles (211 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Kimball is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.6 miles from Murfreesboro and 65.6 miles from South Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 98.3 miles (158.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 1:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.46 one way or $34.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Murfreesboro and Chance Rain Showers near South Cleveland.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and South Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 98.29 mi (158.19 km).

Murfreesboro

#1 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
South Cleveland

#2 South Cleveland

Census-designated place in Bradley County, Tennessee

Population6,912
Coordinates35.1411900, -84.8721700
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Start: Murfreesboro (-86.39027, 35.84562)
End: South Cleveland (-84.87217, 35.14119)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.63 gal
17.51 L · about $17.46
Round trip
$34.92
9.26 gal · 35.02 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.3 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.46 $34.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.69 $39.38
Premium $4.65 $21.55 $43.10
Diesel $5.30 $24.56 $49.12

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 · Apr 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Murfreesboro, TN and South Cleveland, TN. The current time in Murfreesboro is 03:49:45, although it is 04:49:45 in South Cleveland.

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.