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

The driving distance from Murfreesboro, TN to South Pittsburg, TN is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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
75.4 mi
01h 27m
Flight
69.33 mi
111.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.33 mi
Kilometers
111.57 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.4 mi
Kilometers
121.34 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Pittsburg
Sat, Apr 18, 11:48 AM CDT
Return by in Murfreesboro
Sat, Apr 18, 1:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murfreesboro
2026-04-18T10:21
Arrive South Pittsburg
Sat, Apr 18, 11:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:36 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
Manchester
TN

City in Tennessee

From Murfreesboro
37.7 mi
00h 43m
To South Pittsburg
37.7 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    69.9 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 72, US 64 East: Kimballl, South Pittsburg

    1059 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Cedar Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Cedar Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    1214 ft · 36 sec · 3rd Street

  9. 9

    Turn right

    30 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
70.3 mi · 93%
South Church Street
2.44 mi · 3%
North Cedar Avenue
2.12 mi · 3%
3rd Street
0.23 mi
US 72
0.2 mi
East Vine Street
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

I 24 East

Merge slight left

69.9 mi · 01h 18m

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
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
69.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
00h 43m from Murfreesboro
Leave By
3:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Murfreesboro and Mostly Sunny near South Pittsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.7 miles from Murfreesboro and 37.7 miles from South Pittsburg.

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

The direct path is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 3:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.03 one way or $20.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Murfreesboro and Mostly Sunny near South Pittsburg.

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

97 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and South Pittsburg. Straight-line distance: 69.33 mi (111.57 km).

Murfreesboro

#1 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 South Pittsburg

City in Marion County, Tennessee, United States

Population3,009
Coordinates35.0123000, -85.7044100
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Murfreesboro (-86.39027, 35.84562)
End: South Pittsburg (-85.70441, 35.0123)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.66 gal
10.07 L · about $10.03
Round trip
$20.06
5.32 gal · 20.14 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.3 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.03 $20.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.31 $22.63
Premium $4.65 $12.38 $24.76
Diesel $5.30 $14.11 $28.22

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Murfreesboro and South Pittsburg. The current time is 10:21:01.

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.