How far is Murfreesboro, TN from Springfield, TN?

The driving distance from Murfreesboro, TN to Springfield, TN is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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
59.93 mi
01h 12m
Flight
53.51 mi
86.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.51 mi
Kilometers
86.12 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.93 mi
Kilometers
96.44 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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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 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 3:50 AM CDT
Return by in Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 5:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murfreesboro
2026-04-23T02:37
Arrive Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 3:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:04 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
Berry Hill
TN

Human settlement in Davidson County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Murfreesboro
30 mi
00h 36m
To Springfield
30 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    25.9 mi · 29 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24West, I 40 West: Nashville

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville

    1725 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  14. 14

    Continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 431: Springfield, Joelton

    2117 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Whites Creek Pike

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Whites Creek Pike

  18. 18

    Continue on Tom Austin Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Tom Austin Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Memorial Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Memorial Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East 5th Avenue

    883 ft · 22 sec · East 5th Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 West
38.5 mi · 64%
Tom Austin Highway
7.52 mi · 13%
Whites Creek Pike
4.94 mi · 8%
Downtown Loop
2.33 mi · 4%
I 24West
2.19 mi · 4%
Old Fort Parkway
1.74 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 24 West

Merge slight left

25.9 mi · 00h 29m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
53.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berry Hill
00h 36m from Murfreesboro
Leave By
4:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Murfreesboro and Sunny near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Berry Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from Murfreesboro and 30 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.96 one way or $15.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Murfreesboro and Sunny near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Berry Hill

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

4 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

71 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 53.51 mi (86.12 km).

Murfreesboro

#1 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Springfield

City in Tennessee, United States

Population17,288
Coordinates36.5092100, -86.8850000
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Murfreesboro (-86.39027, 35.84562)
End: Springfield (-86.885, 36.50921)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.11 gal
8 L · about $7.96
Round trip
$15.91
4.22 gal · 16 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.5 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.96 $15.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.97 $17.95
Premium $4.65 $9.82 $19.64
Diesel $5.30 $11.19 $22.38

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Murfreesboro and Springfield. The current time is 02:37:18.

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.