How far is City of Murfreesboro, TN from Bedford, TN?

The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Bedford, TN is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
33.95 mi
00h 45m
Flight
28.3 mi
45.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.3 mi
Kilometers
45.55 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.95 mi
Kilometers
54.64 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bedford
Thu, Apr 16, 11:00 AM CDT
Return by in City of Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 16, 11:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Murfreesboro
2026-04-16T10:14
Arrive Bedford
Thu, Apr 16, 11:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Murfreesboro
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 City of Murfreesboro
17 mi
00h 22m
To Bedford
17 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Golf Lane

    2237 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  2. 2

    Continue on New Salem Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · New Salem Highway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1503 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231 South: Shelbyville

    3033 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto South Church Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Church Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Shelbyville Highway

    11.5 mi · 13 min · Shelbyville Highway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Florida Short Route

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Florida Short Route

  9. 9

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Cannon Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 1 min · North Cannon Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Lewis Avenue

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Lewis Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Shelbyville Highway
11.5 mi · 34%
Lewis Avenue
6.62 mi · 19%
Florida Short Route
6.3 mi · 19%
South Church Street
2.41 mi · 7%
North Main Street
2.35 mi · 7%
New Salem Highway
1.37 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Shelbyville Highway

Continue on Shelbyville Highway

11.5 mi · 00h 13m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
28.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bell Buckle
00h 22m from City of Murfreesboro
Leave By
4:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving City of Murfreesboro and Chance Rain Showers near Bedford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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 17 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 17 miles from Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.53 one way or $9.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around City of Murfreesboro and Chance Rain Showers near Bedford.

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 City of Murfreesboro and Bedford. Straight-line distance: 28.3 mi (45.55 km).

City of Murfreesboro

#1 City of Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population146,900
Coordinates35.8509200, -86.4092800
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Bedford

#2 Bedford

Town in Bedford County, Virginia, United States

Population5,948
Coordinates35.4636800, -86.5736100
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Murfreesboro (-86.40928, 35.85092)
End: Bedford (-86.57361, 35.46368)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.54 L · about $4.53
Round trip
$9.05
2.4 gal · 9.08 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.53 $9.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.10 $10.21
Premium $4.65 $5.58 $11.17
Diesel $5.30 $6.36 $12.73

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Murfreesboro and Bedford. The current time is 10:14:47.

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.