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

The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Lebanon, TN is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.5 miles (158.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
126.95 mi
02h 42m
Flight
98.58 mi
158.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.58 mi
Kilometers
158.65 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.95 mi
Kilometers
204.31 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lebanon
Thu, Nov 12, 6:40 AM EST
Return by in City of Murfreesboro
Thu, Nov 12, 8:22 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Murfreesboro
2026-11-12T02:57
Arrive Lebanon
Thu, Nov 12, 5:40 AM CST
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:42 AM to 1:42 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:06 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Murfreesboro
9:30 PM CST
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
Monteagle
TN

Town in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States

From City of Murfreesboro
63.4 mi
01h 21m
To Lebanon
63.5 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 12:00 AM CST
Wind
10 mph WNW
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    105.3 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville

    1.4 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    9.5 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 64 East: Ooltewah

    1586 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Lee Highway

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Lee Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Pine Hill Road

    2.7 mi · 8 min · Pine Hill Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Alabama Road Southwest

    644 ft · 20 sec · Old Alabama Road Southwest

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Rakestraw Road

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Rakestraw Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Candies Creek Road Southwest

    2959 ft · 2 min · Candies Creek Road Southwest

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Candies Creek Road Southwest

    91 m · 13 sec · Candies Creek Road Southwest

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Tunnel Hill Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Tunnel Hill Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tunnel Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
106 mi · 83%
I 75 North
10.4 mi · 8%
Lee Highway
3.44 mi · 3%
Pine Hill Road
2.67 mi · 2%
New Salem Highway
1.37 mi · 1%
Rakestraw Road
1.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 24 East

Merge slight left

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.4 mi
98.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monteagle
01h 21m from City of Murfreesboro
Leave By
1:06 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving City of Murfreesboro and Mostly Sunny near Lebanon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Monteagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.4 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 63.5 miles from Lebanon.

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

The direct path is about 98.5 miles (158.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:06 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.01 one way or $32.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around City of Murfreesboro and Mostly Sunny near Lebanon.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 98.58 mi (158.65 km).

City of Murfreesboro

#1 City of Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Lebanon

City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States

Population38,086
Coordinates35.0514600, -84.9585600
Altitude272
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Murfreesboro (-86.40928, 35.85092)
End: Lebanon (-84.95856, 35.05146)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.48 gal
16.96 L · about $16.01
Round trip
$32.01
8.96 gal · 33.92 L
Estimated CO2
39.8 kg one way
Round trip: 79.6 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $16.01 $32.01
Mid-grade $4.04 $18.09 $36.18
Premium $4.45 $19.93 $39.86
Diesel $5.82 $26.07 $52.15

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 · Nov 11, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between City of Murfreesboro, TN and Lebanon, TN. The current time in City of Murfreesboro is 02:57:44, although it is 03:57:44 in Lebanon.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.