How far is Signal Mountain, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Signal Mountain, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 109.3 miles (175.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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
109.27 mi
01h 48m
Flight
77.21 mi
124.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.21 mi
Kilometers
124.26 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.27 mi
Kilometers
175.86 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Tue, May 12, 10:10 PM CDT
Return by in Signal Mountain
Wed, May 13, 12:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Signal Mountain
2026-05-12T21:21
Arrive Murfreesboro
Tue, May 12, 11:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Signal Mountain
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
Monteagle
TN

Town in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States

From Signal Mountain
54.6 mi
00h 54m
To Murfreesboro
54.7 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Signal Mountain and Murfreesboro.

  1. 1

    Start on Mississippi Avenue

    58 m · 17 sec · Mississippi Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Taft Highway

    92 m · 7 sec · Taft Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Signal Mountain Boulevard

    3 mi · 4 min · Signal Mountain Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Signal Mountain Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Signal Mountain Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1828 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on 24: Nashville, Birmingham

    2222 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    97.7 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Murfreesboro, Shelbyville

    2309 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Church Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Church Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Signal Mountain and 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
24
98.1 mi · 90%
Signal Mountain Road
5.21 mi · 5%
Signal Mountain Boulevard
2.99 mi · 3%
South Church Street
2.23 mi · 2%
US 231
0.44 mi
East Main Street
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

24

Merge slight left

97.7 mi · 01h 49m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.1 mi
77.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monteagle
00h 54m from Signal Mountain
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Signal Mountain and Sunny near Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Signal Mountain to Murfreesboro?

The road trip is about 109.3 miles (175.9 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Monteagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.6 miles from Signal Mountain and 54.7 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.56 one way or $29.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Signal Mountain and Murfreesboro, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Signal Mountain and Sunny near Murfreesboro.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Signal Mountain and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 77.21 mi (124.26 km).

Signal Mountain

#1 Signal Mountain

Town in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States

Population8,640
Coordinates35.1225700, -85.3438500
Altitude519
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Mississippi Avenue (-85.343922, 35.122299)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.86 gal
14.6 L · about $14.56
Round trip
$29.11
7.72 gal · 29.2 L
Estimated CO2
34.3 kg one way
Round trip: 68.6 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.56 $29.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.42 $32.83
Premium $4.65 $17.96 $35.93
Diesel $5.30 $20.47 $40.95

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 · May 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Signal Mountain, TN and Murfreesboro, TN. The current time in Signal Mountain is 21:21:57, although it is 20:21:57 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.