How far is Rosswood, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Rosswood, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.08 mi
00h 23m
Flight
13.17 mi
21.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.17 mi
Kilometers
21.19 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.08 mi
Kilometers
30.71 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 16, 3:24 AM CDT
Return by in Rosswood
Thu, Apr 16, 3:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rosswood
2026-04-16T03:01
Arrive Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 16, 3:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rosswood
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Jamestown
TN

City in Fentress County, Tennessee, United States

From Rosswood
8 mi
00h 11m
To Murfreesboro
11.1 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rosswood and Murfreesboro.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    66 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Isabella Lane

    57 m · 7 sec · Isabella Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Sam Ridley Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Sam Ridley Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 24 East: Chattanooga

    2296 ft · 56 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro

    1253 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

    2 mi · 4 min · Old Fort Parkway

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    819 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    55 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Northwest Broad Street

    1310 ft · 27 sec · Northwest Broad Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1091 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Maple Street

    42 m · 4 sec · South Maple Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto South Public Square

    142 m · 13 sec · South Public Square

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rosswood and 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
17 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
89 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
11.7 mi · 61%
Old Fort Parkway
2.03 mi · 11%
Sam Ridley Parkway
1.22 mi · 6%
Northwest Broad Street
0.25 mi · 1%
SR 96 East
0.24 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 24 East

Merge slight left

11.3 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
13.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamestown
00h 11m from Rosswood
Leave By
7:44 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rosswood and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rosswood to Murfreesboro?

The road trip is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jamestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Rosswood and 11.1 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rosswood and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Murfreesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Jamestown

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

39 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

107 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rosswood and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 13.17 mi (21.19 km).

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#1 Rosswood

Rosswood is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.9828400, -86.5536100
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: (-86.55378, 35.983021)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.55 L · about $2.53
Round trip
$5.05
1.34 gal · 5.1 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.53 $5.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.85 $5.70
Premium $4.65 $3.12 $6.24
Diesel $5.30 $3.55 $7.11

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Rosswood and Murfreesboro. The current time is 03:01:14.

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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.