How far is Oliver Springs, TN from City of Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Oliver Springs, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 158.3 miles (254.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.3 miles (187.1 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 EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
158.26 mi
02h 33m
Flight
116.27 mi
187.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.27 mi
Kilometers
187.12 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.26 mi
Kilometers
254.7 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Murfreesboro
Wed, Sep 23, 1:40 PM CDT
Return by in Oliver Springs
Wed, Sep 23, 5:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oliver Springs
2026-09-23T12:07
Arrive City of Murfreesboro
Wed, Sep 23, 2:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oliver Springs
9:30 PM EDT
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
Cookeville
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Oliver Springs
79 mi
01h 16m
To City of Murfreesboro
79.2 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
90°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oliver Springs and City of Murfreesboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oliver Springs and City of Murfreesboro.

  1. 1

    Start on Winter Gap Road

    1153 ft · 42 sec · Winter Gap Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Tri County Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 1 min · East Tri County Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Harriman Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway

  4. 4

    Merge slight right onto Bitter Creek Highway

    835 ft · 11 sec · Bitter Creek Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Harriman Highway

    1233 ft · 16 sec · Harriman Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Hannah Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Hannah Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on North Roane Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · North Roane Street

  8. 8

    Turn left

    969 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    112.3 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  10. 10

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

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    21 mi · 23 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  12. 12

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

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

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

    1865 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    2351 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto New Nashville Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Northwest Broad Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Northwest Broad Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    1038 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

    1914 ft · 42 sec · Old Fort Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Golf Lane

    2149 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Golf Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oliver Springs and City of Murfreesboro.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Roane Street
116 mi · 74%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi · 13%
Harriman Highway
9.84 mi · 6%
Northwest Broad Street
3.39 mi · 2%
Hannah Highway
2.06 mi · 1%
East Tri County Boulevard
1.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Roane Street

Merge slight left

112 mi · 02h 01m

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
+42 mi
116.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cookeville
01h 16m from Oliver Springs
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oliver Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oliver Springs to City of Murfreesboro?

The road trip is about 158.3 miles (254.7 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?

Cookeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79 miles from Oliver Springs and 79.2 miles from City of Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 116.3 miles (187.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.70 one way or $45.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Oliver Springs and City of Murfreesboro, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Oliver Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Murfreesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Cookeville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

114 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oliver Springs and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 116.27 mi (187.12 km).

Oliver Springs

#1 Oliver Springs

Town of the United States

Population3,439
Coordinates36.0445200, -84.3443700
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
City of Murfreesboro

#2 City of Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population146,900
Coordinates35.8509200, -86.4092800
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Winter Gap Road (-84.344343, 36.044537)
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.58 gal
21.14 L · about $22.70
Round trip
$45.40
11.16 gal · 42.28 L
Estimated CO2
49.6 kg one way
Round trip: 99.2 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.07 $22.70 $45.40
Mid-grade $4.53 $25.26 $50.52
Premium $4.94 $27.56 $55.12
Diesel $6.22 $34.68 $69.36

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 · Sep 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Oliver Springs, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN. The current time in Oliver Springs is 12:07:27, although it is 11:07:27 in City of Murfreesboro.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.