How far is South Cleveland, TN from City of Murfreesboro, TN?
The driving distance from South Cleveland, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 132.7 miles (213.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.4 miles (160 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Cleveland and City of Murfreesboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Cleveland and City of Murfreesboro.
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Start on the route
38 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
12 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto 18th Street Southeast
43 m · 9 sec · 18th Street Southeast
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Turn right onto Dalton Pk
1353 ft · 27 sec · Dalton Pk
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Continue on Dalton Pike Southeast
2186 ft · 46 sec · Dalton Pike Southeast
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Turn right
605 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto King Street Southeast
71 m · 10 sec · King Street Southeast
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Turn right onto Appalachian Highway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Appalachian Highway
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Take the exit left
1530 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
18.4 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville
106.1 mi · 2 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 99: New Salem Highway
1988 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 99 East
641 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto New Salem Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · New Salem Highway
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Continue on Golf Lane
2149 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Golf Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Cleveland and City of Murfreesboro.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Chattanooga
Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville
106 mi · 02h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving South Cleveland and Partly Cloudy near City of Murfreesboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Cleveland to City of Murfreesboro?
The road trip is about 132.7 miles (213.6 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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 66.5 miles from South Cleveland and 66.2 miles from City of Murfreesboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.4 miles (160 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:10 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.72 one way or $33.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between South Cleveland and City of Murfreesboro, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Cleveland and Partly Cloudy near City of Murfreesboro.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Cleveland and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 99.4 mi (159.97 km).
#1 South Cleveland
Census-designated place in Bradley County, Tennessee
| Population | 6,912 |
| Coordinates | 35.1411900, -84.8721700 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Murfreesboro
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 146,900 |
| Coordinates | 35.8509200, -86.4092800 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 214 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $3.57 | $16.72 | $33.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.04 | $18.90 | $37.80 |
| Premium | $4.45 | $20.82 | $41.64 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $27.24 | $54.48 |
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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