How far is Bedford, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Bedford, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 32.9 miles (53 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
32.91 mi
00h 46m
Flight
28.33 mi
45.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.33 mi
Kilometers
45.59 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.91 mi
Kilometers
52.96 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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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 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Sat, Apr 18, 6:56 PM CDT
Return by in Bedford
Sat, Apr 18, 7:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bedford
2026-04-18T18:09
Arrive Murfreesboro
Sat, Apr 18, 6:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bedford
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
Bell Buckle
TN

Town in Tennessee

From Bedford
16.5 mi
00h 23m
To Murfreesboro
16.5 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 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 Bedford and Murfreesboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6.6 mi · 10 min

  2. 2

    Merge slight right onto South Cannon Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · South Cannon Boulevard

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Florida Short Route

    9.2 mi · 10 min · Florida Short Route

  5. 5

    Continue on Shelbyville Highway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Shelbyville Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on South Church Street

    4.9 mi · 8 min · South Church Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bedford and Murfreesboro.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida Short Route
9.24 mi · 28%
Shelbyville Highway
8.56 mi · 26%
South Church Street
4.94 mi · 15%
North Main Street
2.36 mi · 7%
South Cannon Boulevard
1.05 mi · 3%
East Main Street
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida Short Route

Continue on Florida Short Route

9.24 mi · 00h 10m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
28.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bell Buckle
00h 23m from Bedford
Leave By
4:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bedford 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 Bedford to Murfreesboro?

The road trip is about 32.9 miles (53 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Bell Buckle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Bedford and 16.5 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.37 one way or $8.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bell Buckle

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

73 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 28.33 mi (45.59 km).

Bedford

#1 Bedford

Town in Bedford County, Virginia, United States

Population5,948
Coordinates35.4636800, -86.5736100
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: SR 64 (-86.573453, 35.463815)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.4 L · about $4.37
Round trip
$8.75
2.32 gal · 8.8 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.37 $8.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.93 $9.87
Premium $4.65 $5.40 $10.80
Diesel $5.30 $6.15 $12.31

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 Bedford and Murfreesboro. The current time is 18:09:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.