How far is Walnut Hill, TN from City of Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Walnut Hill, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 290.3 miles (467.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 236.7 miles (381 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
290.31 mi
04h 30m
Flight
236.74 mi
381 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
236.74 mi
Kilometers
381 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
290.31 mi
Kilometers
467.21 km
Drive Time
04h 30m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Murfreesboro
Thu, Jun 11, 9:35 AM CDT
Return by in Walnut Hill
Thu, Jun 11, 3:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walnut Hill
2026-06-11T06:05
Arrive City of Murfreesboro
Thu, Jun 11, 10:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Walnut Hill
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kingston
TN

City in Roane County, Tennessee, United States

From Walnut Hill
144.3 mi
02h 15m
To City of Murfreesboro
146 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Walnut Hill and City of Murfreesboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Walnut Hill and City of Murfreesboro.

  1. 1

    Start on Walnut Hill Road

    13 m · 3 sec · Walnut Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Blountville Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Blountville Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Bristol Highway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Bristol Highway

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Bristol Highway

    2453 ft · 46 sec · Bristol Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 81 South

    1796 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    68.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  8. 8

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    132.7 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    21 mi · 23 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41, US 70S: Murfreesboro, Smyrna

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South, US 70S East: Murfreesbord

    1865 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    2351 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto New Nashville Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Northwest Broad Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Northwest Broad Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    1038 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

    1914 ft · 42 sec · Old Fort Parkway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Golf Lane

    2149 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Golf Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Walnut Hill and City of Murfreesboro.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
133 mi · 46%
I 81 South
68.8 mi · 24%
I 40 West
53.5 mi · 18%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi · 7%
Bristol Highway
3.62 mi · 1%
Northwest Broad Street
3.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

133 mi · 02h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.6 mi
236.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingston
02h 15m from Walnut Hill
Leave By
8:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Walnut Hill and Clear near City of Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Walnut Hill to City of Murfreesboro?

The road trip is about 290.3 miles (467.2 km) and usually takes 04h 30m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.3 miles from Walnut Hill and 146 miles from City of Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 236.7 miles (381 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.62 one way or $77.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Walnut Hill 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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Walnut Hill and Clear near City of Murfreesboro.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walnut Hill and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 236.74 mi (381 km).

Walnut Hill

#1 Walnut Hill

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population2,394
Coordinates36.5698300, -82.2568000
Altitude490
CountryUnited States
City of Murfreesboro

#2 City of Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population146,900
Coordinates35.8509200, -86.4092800
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Walnut Hill Road (-82.256798, 36.569831)
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 467 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.24 gal
38.78 L · about $38.62
Round trip
$77.23
20.48 gal · 77.56 L
Estimated CO2
91 kg one way
Round trip: 182 kg / 401 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $38.62 $77.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.55 $87.10
Premium $4.65 $47.66 $95.31
Diesel $5.30 $54.31 $108.63

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 · Jun 11, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Walnut Hill, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN. The current time in Walnut Hill is 06:05:33, although it is 05:05:33 in City of 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.