How far is Wildwood Lake, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Wildwood Lake, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 135 miles (217.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.9 miles (162.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
135 mi
02h 15m
Flight
100.9 mi
162.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.9 mi
Kilometers
162.38 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
135 mi
Kilometers
217.26 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Sun, Apr 19, 4:35 AM CDT
Return by in Wildwood Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 7:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wildwood Lake
2026-04-19T03:20
Arrive Murfreesboro
Sun, Apr 19, 5:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
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
2:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wildwood Lake
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
Kimball
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Wildwood Lake
67.4 mi
01h 07m
To Murfreesboro
67.5 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wildwood Lake and Murfreesboro.

  1. 1

    Start on Trewhitt Road

    2282 ft · 2 min · Trewhitt Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Trewhitt Road

    3011 ft · 2 min · Trewhitt Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Trewhitt Road

    1797 ft · 55 sec · Trewhitt Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Plantation Drive

    131 m · 14 sec · Plantation Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Dalton Pike

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Dalton Pike

  6. 6

    Turn right onto McGrady Drive Southeast

    1162 ft · 30 sec · McGrady Drive Southeast

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Appalachian Highway

    5 mi · 6 min · Appalachian Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit left

    1530 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    18.4 mi · 22 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville

    104.6 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  12. 12

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

    2309 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Church Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Church Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wildwood Lake 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chattanooga
105 mi · 77%
Appalachian Highway
23.7 mi · 18%
South Church Street
2.23 mi · 2%
Dalton Pike
1.47 mi · 1%
Trewhitt Road
1.34 mi · 1%
I 24 West
0.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Chattanooga

Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville

105 mi · 01h 59m

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
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.1 mi
100.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kimball
01h 07m from Wildwood Lake
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Wildwood Lake and Rain Showers Likely near Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wildwood Lake to Murfreesboro?

The road trip is about 135 miles (217.3 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Kimball is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.4 miles from Wildwood Lake and 67.5 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 100.9 miles (162.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.95 one way or $35.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Wildwood Lake and Rain Showers Likely near Murfreesboro.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wildwood Lake and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 100.9 mi (162.38 km).

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#1 Wildwood Lake

Census-designated place in Bradley County, Tennessee

Population3,124
Coordinates35.0920200, -84.8543900
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Trewhitt Road (-84.854671, 35.091675)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.76 gal
18.03 L · about $17.95
Round trip
$35.90
9.52 gal · 36.06 L
Estimated CO2
42.3 kg one way
Round trip: 84.6 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.95 $35.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.24 $40.49
Premium $4.65 $22.15 $44.31
Diesel $5.30 $25.25 $50.49

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Wildwood Lake, TN and Murfreesboro, TN. The current time in Wildwood Lake is 03:20:34, although it is 02:20:34 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.