How far is Tullahoma, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Tullahoma, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.28 mi
00h 49m
Flight
34.92 mi
56.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.92 mi
Kilometers
56.2 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.28 mi
Kilometers
72.87 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Tue, Apr 14, 10:13 PM CDT
Return by in Tullahoma
Tue, Apr 14, 11:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tullahoma
2026-04-14T21:24
Arrive Murfreesboro
Tue, Apr 14, 10:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
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
4:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tullahoma
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
Shelbyville
TN

City in Indiana

From Tullahoma
21.1 mi
00h 24m
To Murfreesboro
24.2 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest Atlantic Street

    69 m · 12 sec · Southwest Atlantic Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Lincoln Street

    155 m · 14 sec · West Lincoln Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Jackson Street

    13.4 mi · 16 min · North Jackson Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    6 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1366 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Florida Short Route

    8.7 mi · 10 min · Florida Short Route

  7. 7

    Continue on Shelbyville Highway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Shelbyville Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on South Church Street

    4.9 mi · 8 min · South Church Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tullahoma 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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Jackson Street
13.7 mi · 30%
Florida Short Route
8.67 mi · 19%
Shelbyville Highway
8.56 mi · 19%
South Church Street
4.94 mi · 11%
West Lincoln Street
0.1 mi
East Main Street
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

North Jackson Street

Turn right onto North Jackson Street

13.4 mi · 00h 16m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
34.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shelbyville
00h 24m from Tullahoma
Leave By
4:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tullahoma and Mostly Sunny near Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Shelbyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Tullahoma and 24.2 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 4:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.03 one way or $12.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tullahoma and Mostly Sunny near Murfreesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Shelbyville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

80 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tullahoma and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 34.92 mi (56.2 km).

Tullahoma

#1 Tullahoma

City in Tennessee, United States of America

Population19,790
Coordinates35.3620200, -86.2094300
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Southwest Atlantic Street (-86.209507, 35.361974)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.6 gal
6.05 L · about $6.03
Round trip
$12.07
3.2 gal · 12.1 L
Estimated CO2
14.2 kg one way
Round trip: 28.4 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.03 $12.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.80 $13.61
Premium $4.65 $7.45 $14.89
Diesel $5.30 $8.49 $16.97

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 Tullahoma and Murfreesboro. The current time is 21:24:26.

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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.