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

The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Lynchburg, TN is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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
42.63 mi
00h 58m
Flight
39.28 mi
63.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.28 mi
Kilometers
63.21 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.63 mi
Kilometers
68.6 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynchburg
Thu, Oct 15, 8:29 PM CDT
Return by in City of Murfreesboro
Thu, Oct 15, 9:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Murfreesboro
2026-10-15T19:30
Arrive Lynchburg
Thu, Oct 15, 8:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:32 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
Shelbyville
TN

City in Indiana

From City of Murfreesboro
21.3 mi
00h 29m
To Lynchburg
21.3 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.5 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Lane Street

    146 m · 8 sec · East Lane Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North Jefferson Street

    2663 ft · 47 sec · North Jefferson Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South Brittain Street

    1623 ft · 29 sec · South Brittain Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Kingree Road

    12.8 mi · 19 min · Kingree Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lynchburg Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Lynchburg Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Hiles Street

    23 m · 2 sec · Hiles Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hiles Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kingree Road
12.8 mi · 30%
Shelbyville Highway
11.5 mi · 27%
Florida Short Route
6.3 mi · 15%
North Main Street
2.53 mi · 6%
Lynchburg Highway
2.46 mi · 6%
South Church Street
2.41 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Kingree Road

Turn left onto Kingree Road

12.8 mi · 00h 19m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
39.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shelbyville
00h 29m from City of Murfreesboro
Leave By
4:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving City of Murfreesboro and Sunny near Lynchburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Shelbyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 21.3 miles from Lynchburg.

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

The direct path is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 4:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.86 one way or $11.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Shelbyville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

80 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Lynchburg. Straight-line distance: 39.28 mi (63.21 km).

City of Murfreesboro

#1 City of Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population146,900
Coordinates35.8509200, -86.4092800
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lynchburg

Lynchburg is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.2831400, -86.3741600
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Murfreesboro (-86.40928, 35.85092)
End: Lynchburg (-86.37416, 35.28314)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.5 gal
5.69 L · about $5.86
Round trip
$11.71
3 gal · 11.38 L
Estimated CO2
13.3 kg one way
Round trip: 26.7 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.90 $5.86 $11.71
Mid-grade $4.37 $6.55 $13.10
Premium $4.77 $7.16 $14.32
Diesel $6.00 $9.00 $18.01

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 Lynchburg. The current time is 19:30:25.

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.