How far is Red Boiling Springs, TN from City of Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Red Boiling Springs, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.5 miles (91 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
77.44 mi
01h 33m
Flight
56.53 mi
90.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.53 mi
Kilometers
90.98 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.44 mi
Kilometers
124.63 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Murfreesboro
Wed, Apr 15, 1:36 PM CDT
Return by in Red Boiling Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 3:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Red Boiling Springs
2026-04-15T12:02
Arrive City of Murfreesboro
Wed, Apr 15, 1:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Red Boiling Springs
9:30 PM CDT
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
Watertown
TN

City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States

From Red Boiling Springs
40.7 mi
00h 46m
To City of Murfreesboro
36.7 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Spivey Street

    761 ft · 16 sec · Spivey Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Carthage Road

    8.7 mi · 16 min · Carthage Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Pleasant Shade Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Pleasant Shade Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on State Route 80

    1.2 km · 2 min · State Route 80

  6. 6

    Continue on Pleasant Shade Highway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Pleasant Shade Highway

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dixon Springs Highway

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Dixon Springs Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Dixon Springs Highway

    894 ft · 29 sec · Dixon Springs Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Upper Ferry Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Upper Ferry Road

  11. 11

    Turn right

    4.8 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    1013 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    22.7 mi · 24 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

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Northwest Broad Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    1038 ft · 38 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

    1914 ft · 42 sec · Old Fort Parkway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Golf Lane

    2149 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Golf Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Upper Ferry Road
23.7 mi · 31%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi · 27%
Pleasant Shade Highway
9.73 mi · 13%
Carthage Road
8.72 mi · 11%
Dixon Springs Highway
3.41 mi · 4%
Northwest Broad Street
3.39 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Upper Ferry Road

Merge slight left

22.7 mi · 00h 24m

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
01h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
56.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watertown
00h 46m from Red Boiling Springs
Leave By
3:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Red Boiling Springs and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near City of Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Watertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.7 miles from Red Boiling Springs and 36.7 miles from City of Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 56.5 miles (91 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 3:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.29 one way or $20.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Red Boiling Springs and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near City of Murfreesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Watertown

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

58 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Red Boiling Springs and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 56.53 mi (90.98 km).

Red Boiling Springs

#1 Red Boiling Springs

City in Macon County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,124
Coordinates36.5333900, -85.8499800
Altitude235
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: Main Street (-85.849689, 36.533417)
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.73 gal
10.34 L · about $10.29
Round trip
$20.59
5.46 gal · 20.68 L
Estimated CO2
24.3 kg one way
Round trip: 48.5 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.29 $20.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.61 $23.22
Premium $4.65 $12.71 $25.41
Diesel $5.30 $14.48 $28.96

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Red Boiling Springs and City of Murfreesboro. The current time is 12:02:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.