How far is Oak Hill, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Oak Hill, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 286.8 miles (461.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 234.8 miles (377.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
286.76 mi
04h 50m
Flight
234.79 mi
377.85 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
234.79 mi
Kilometers
377.85 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
286.76 mi
Kilometers
461.49 km
Drive Time
04h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Sun, Apr 19, 9:21 AM CDT
Return by in Oak Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 3:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Hill
2026-04-19T05:31
Arrive Murfreesboro
Sun, Apr 19, 10:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oak Hill
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Kingston
TN

City in Roane County, Tennessee, United States

From Oak Hill
150.6 mi
02h 25m
To Murfreesboro
136.2 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Hill and Murfreesboro.

  1. 1

    Start on Browns Branch Road

    1.6 mi · 6 min · Browns Branch Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rittertown Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Rittertown Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Gap Creek Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Gap Creek Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Mary Patton Highway

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Mary Patton Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West G Street

    1929 ft · 52 sec · West G Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1605 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway

    15.1 mi · 18 min · James H. Quillen Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Knoxville

    1100 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    56.4 mi · 1 hr

  11. 11

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    132.7 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    21 mi · 23 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41, US 70S: Murfreesboro, Smyrna

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South, US 70S East: Murfreesbord

    1865 ft · 54 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    2351 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto New Nashville Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Northwest Broad Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Northwest Broad Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1091 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Maple Street

    42 m · 4 sec · South Maple Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto South Public Square

    142 m · 13 sec · South Public Square

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
133 mi · 46%
I 81 South
56.6 mi · 20%
I 40 West
53.5 mi · 19%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi · 7%
James H. Quillen Parkway
15.1 mi · 5%
Mary Patton Highway
4.47 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

133 mi · 02h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52 mi
234.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingston
02h 25m from Oak Hill
Leave By
7:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Oak Hill and Rain Showers Likely near Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oak Hill to Murfreesboro?

The road trip is about 286.8 miles (461.5 km) and usually takes 04h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.6 miles from Oak Hill and 136.2 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 234.8 miles (377.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 52 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.16 one way or $76.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Oak Hill and Rain Showers Likely near Murfreesboro.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Hill and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 234.79 mi (377.85 km).

Oak Hill

#1 Oak Hill

City in Tennessee, United States

Population4,432
Coordinates36.2348300, -82.2151300
Altitude792
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Browns Branch Road (-82.214793, 36.234737)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 461 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.12 gal
38.3 L · about $38.16
Round trip
$76.33
20.24 gal · 76.6 L
Estimated CO2
89.9 kg one way
Round trip: 179.9 kg / 397 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $38.16 $76.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.04 $86.08
Premium $4.65 $47.10 $94.20
Diesel $5.30 $53.68 $107.35

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 Oak Hill, TN and Murfreesboro, TN. The current time in Oak Hill is 05:31:40, although it is 04:31:40 in Murfreesboro.

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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.