How far is Murfreesboro, TN from Walden, TN?
The driving distance from Murfreesboro, TN to Walden, TN is about 112.7 miles (181.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Murfreesboro and Walden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Murfreesboro and Walden.
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Start on South Spring Street
89 m · 17 sec · South Spring Street
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Turn right onto East Vine Street
113 m · 24 sec · East Vine Street
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Turn left onto South Church Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Church Street
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Take the exit left toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
2029 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
96.5 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga
2163 ft · 47 sec
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 127 North: Signal Mountain
2094 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right
548 ft · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Signal Mountain Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Signal Mountain Road
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Continue on Signal Mountain Boulevard
3 mi · 4 min · Signal Mountain Boulevard
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Continue on Taft Highway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Taft Highway
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Turn slight right onto Fairmount Pike
1550 ft · 1 min · Fairmount Pike
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Turn slight right onto Key-Hulse Road
2177 ft · 2 min · Key-Hulse Road
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Continue on Lake Avenue
1354 ft · 1 min · Lake Avenue
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Turn left onto Ivory Avenue
1265 ft · 56 sec · Ivory Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ivory Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Murfreesboro and Walden.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Murfreesboro and Sunny near Walden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Murfreesboro to Walden?
The road trip is about 112.7 miles (181.3 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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 56.4 miles from Murfreesboro and 56.3 miles from Walden.
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 35.5 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 1:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.01 one way or $30.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Murfreesboro and Walden, 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 Walden.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and Walden. Straight-line distance: 77.22 mi (124.28 km).
#1 Murfreesboro
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 150,757 |
| Coordinates | 35.8456200, -86.3902700 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Walden
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,183 |
| Coordinates | 35.1647900, -85.3013500 |
| Altitude | 580 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walden (-85.30135, 35.16479)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 181 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $15.01 | $30.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.93 | $33.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.52 | $37.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.11 | $42.22 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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