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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Quick Snapshot
Road
190.08 mi
03h 28m
Flight
147.7 mi
237.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.7 mi
Kilometers
237.7 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
190.08 mi
Kilometers
305.91 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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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 03h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Sun, Apr 19, 8:59 AM CDT
Return by in Red Bank
Sun, Apr 19, 1:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Red Bank
2026-04-19T06:30
Arrive Murfreesboro
Sun, Apr 19, 9:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:28 AM to 10:28 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
10:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Red Bank
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Monterey
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Red Bank
100.7 mi
01h 44m
To Murfreesboro
89.4 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
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 Red Bank and Murfreesboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Red Bank and Murfreesboro.

  1. 1

    Start on Pam Lane

    37 m · 6 sec · Pam Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Schoolhouse Gap Road

    2019 ft · 1 min · Schoolhouse Gap Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Cavern Road

    1.2 mi · 4 min · Cavern Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Dry Valley Road

    2413 ft · 1 min · Dry Valley Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Old Cades Cove Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Old Cades Cove Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Old Tuckaleechee Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Old Tuckaleechee Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Lamar Alexander Parkway

    13.8 mi · 21 min · East Lamar Alexander Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on East Lamar Alexander Parkway

    27 mi · 36 min · East Lamar Alexander Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit left toward I 40 West: Nashville

    1324 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    128.2 mi · 2 hr 18 min

  11. 11

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

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    21 mi · 23 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  13. 13

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

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

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

    1865 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    2351 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto New Nashville Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Northwest Broad Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Northwest Broad Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1091 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Maple Street

    42 m · 4 sec · South Maple Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto South Public Square

    142 m · 13 sec · South Public Square

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  24. 24

    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.

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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
128 mi · 68%
East Lamar Alexander Parkway
40.8 mi · 21%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi · 11%
Northwest Broad Street
3.7 mi · 2%
Old Tuckaleechee Road
1.3 mi · 1%
Cavern Road
1.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.4 mi
147.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
01h 44m from Red Bank
Leave By
10:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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).

Red Bank

#1 Red Bank

City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population11,881
Coordinates35.6434200, -83.7682300
Altitude446
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Pam Lane (-83.768551, 35.643495)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 306 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.71 gal
25.39 L · about $25.30
Round trip
$50.61
13.42 gal · 50.78 L
Estimated CO2
59.6 kg one way
Round trip: 119.3 kg / 263 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Red Bank, TN and Murfreesboro, TN. The current time in Red Bank is 06:30:56, although it is 05:30:56 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.