How far is Red Bank, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?
The driving distance from Red Bank, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 190.1 miles (305.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.7 miles (237.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 56m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Red Bank and Murfreesboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Red Bank and Murfreesboro.
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Start on Pam Lane
37 m · 6 sec · Pam Lane
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Turn left onto Schoolhouse Gap Road
2019 ft · 1 min · Schoolhouse Gap Road
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Turn slight right onto Cavern Road
1.2 mi · 4 min · Cavern Road
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Turn straight onto Dry Valley Road
2413 ft · 1 min · Dry Valley Road
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Turn straight onto Old Cades Cove Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Old Cades Cove Road
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Turn straight onto Old Tuckaleechee Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Old Tuckaleechee Road
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Turn left onto East Lamar Alexander Parkway
13.8 mi · 21 min · East Lamar Alexander Parkway
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Continue on East Lamar Alexander Parkway
27 mi · 36 min · East Lamar Alexander Parkway
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Take the exit left toward I 40 West: Nashville
1324 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
128.2 mi · 2 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi · 23 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41, US 70S: Murfreesboro, Smyrna
1155 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South, US 70S East: Murfreesbord
1865 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right
2351 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto New Nashville Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway
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Continue on Northwest Broad Street
3.7 mi · 6 min · Northwest Broad Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1091 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Maple Street
42 m · 4 sec · South Maple Street
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Turn slight left onto South Public Square
142 m · 13 sec · South Public Square
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Turn slight right onto East Main Street
14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Spring Street
26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Red Bank and Murfreesboro.
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 40 West
Merge slight left
128 mi · 02h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Red Bank 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 Red Bank to Murfreesboro?
The road trip is about 190.1 miles (305.9 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?
Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.7 miles from Red Bank and 89.4 miles from Murfreesboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.7 miles (237.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.30 one way or $50.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Red Bank 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 Red Bank and Rain Showers Likely near Murfreesboro.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Red Bank and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 147.7 mi (237.7 km).
#1 Red Bank
City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 11,881 |
| Coordinates | 35.6434200, -83.7682300 |
| Altitude | 446 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Murfreesboro
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 150,757 |
| Coordinates | 35.8456200, -86.3902700 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 306 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 22m |
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 | $25.30 | $50.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.54 | $57.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.23 | $62.46 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.59 | $71.18 |
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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