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

The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Livingston, TN is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.9 miles (114.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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
101.36 mi
01h 56m
Flight
70.92 mi
114.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.92 mi
Kilometers
114.13 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.36 mi
Kilometers
163.12 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livingston
Fri, Oct 16, 5:36 AM CDT
Return by in City of Murfreesboro
Fri, Oct 16, 7:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Murfreesboro
2026-10-16T03:39
Arrive Livingston
Fri, Oct 16, 5:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:36 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
Gordonsville
TN

Town in Smith County, Tennessee, United States

From City of Murfreesboro
50.6 mi
00h 58m
To Livingston
50.7 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W
Destination
71°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Golf Lane

    2237 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Old Fort Parkway

    1973 ft · 45 sec · Old Fort Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    819 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    56 m · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Northwest Broad Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Northwest Broad Street

  6. 6

    Continue on New Nashville Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    20.9 mi · 22 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville, Lebanon

    1.2 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    52.7 mi · 56 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 111: Livingston, Sparta

    1545 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    20.7 mi · 25 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Court Square

    35 m · 5 sec · West Court Square

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Court Square

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
53.4 mi · 53%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
20.9 mi · 21%
Northwest Broad Street
3.42 mi · 3%
New Nashville Highway
0.91 mi · 1%
I 840 East
0.64 mi · 1%
Golf Lane
0.42 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

52.7 mi · 00h 56m

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
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.4 mi
70.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gordonsville
00h 58m from City of Murfreesboro
Leave By
2:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving City of Murfreesboro and Mostly Sunny near Livingston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Gordonsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.6 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 50.7 miles from Livingston.

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

The direct path is about 70.9 miles (114.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.98 one way or $27.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 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 Mostly Sunny near Livingston.

Stop Ideas Near Gordonsville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

76 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Livingston. Straight-line distance: 70.92 mi (114.13 km).

City of Murfreesboro

#1 City of Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Livingston

Town in Tennessee, US

Population4,129
Coordinates36.3834000, -85.3230200
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Murfreesboro (-86.40928, 35.85092)
End: Livingston (-85.32302, 36.3834)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.58 gal
13.54 L · about $13.98
Round trip
$27.95
7.16 gal · 27.08 L
Estimated CO2
31.8 kg one way
Round trip: 63.6 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.90 $13.98 $27.95
Mid-grade $4.37 $15.63 $31.25
Premium $4.77 $17.09 $34.18
Diesel $6.00 $21.49 $42.97

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Murfreesboro and Livingston. The current time is 03:39:27.

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.