How far is City of Murfreesboro, TN from Lebanon, TN?
The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Lebanon, TN is about 32 miles (51.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Wilson County, Tennessee
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
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.
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Start on Golf Lane
2237 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane
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Turn left onto Old Fort Parkway
1973 ft · 45 sec · Old Fort Parkway
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Turn slight right
819 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left
56 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Northwest Broad Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · Northwest Broad Street
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Continue on New Nashville Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
20.9 mi · 22 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville, Lebanon
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Lebanon, Hartsville
762 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left onto Murfreesboro Road
627 ft · 20 sec · Murfreesboro Road
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Continue on South Cumberland Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Cumberland Street
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Turn right onto Tennessee Boulevard
109 m · 15 sec · Tennessee Boulevard
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Turn left onto South College Street
2891 ft · 1 min · South College Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
110 m · 6 sec · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Public Square
20 m · 1 sec · Public Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Public Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Murfreesboro and Lebanon.
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.
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
20.9 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving City of Murfreesboro and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers 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 32 miles (51.5 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rural Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 16 miles from Lebanon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.39 one way or $8.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around City of Murfreesboro and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Lebanon.
Stop Ideas Near Rural Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rural Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 25.54 mi (41.11 km).
#1 City of Murfreesboro
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 146,900 |
| Coordinates | 35.8509200, -86.4092800 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lebanon
City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 30,262 |
| Coordinates | 36.2081100, -86.2911000 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lebanon (-86.2911, 36.20811)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $4.39 | $8.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $4.91 | $9.83 |
| Premium | $4.76 | $5.37 | $10.75 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.78 | $13.56 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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