How far is South Pittsburg, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from South Pittsburg, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 76.7 miles (123.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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
76.75 mi
01h 14m
Flight
69.33 mi
111.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.33 mi
Kilometers
111.57 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.75 mi
Kilometers
123.51 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Sat, Apr 18, 11:41 AM CDT
Return by in South Pittsburg
Sat, Apr 18, 12:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Pittsburg
2026-04-18T10:26
Arrive Murfreesboro
Sat, Apr 18, 11:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Pittsburg
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
Manchester
TN

City in Tennessee

From South Pittsburg
38.3 mi
00h 37m
To Murfreesboro
38.4 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Pittsburg and Murfreesboro.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    1214 ft · 35 sec · 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on US 64, I 24: Nashville

    30.8 mi · 37 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    40.5 mi · 43 min

  6. 6

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

    2309 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Church Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Church Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Pittsburg 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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 64
71.4 mi · 93%
South Church Street
2.23 mi · 3%
US 231
0.44 mi · 1%
3rd Street
0.23 mi
East Main Street
0.07 mi
South Spring Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

US 64

Continue straight

40.5 mi · 00h 43m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
69.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
00h 37m from South Pittsburg
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving South Pittsburg and Partly 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 South Pittsburg to Murfreesboro?

The road trip is about 76.7 miles (123.5 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.3 miles from South Pittsburg and 38.4 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.22 one way or $20.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

97 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Pittsburg and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 69.33 mi (111.57 km).

South Pittsburg

#1 South Pittsburg

City in Marion County, Tennessee, United States

Population3,009
Coordinates35.0123000, -85.7044100
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: 3rd Street (-85.704557, 35.01206)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.71 gal
10.25 L · about $10.22
Round trip
$20.44
5.42 gal · 20.5 L
Estimated CO2
24.1 kg one way
Round trip: 48.2 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.22 $20.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.53 $23.05
Premium $4.65 $12.61 $25.22
Diesel $5.30 $14.37 $28.75

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between South Pittsburg and Murfreesboro. The current time is 10:26:36.

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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.