How far is Lebanon, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Lebanon, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 127.3 miles (204.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.5 miles (156.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
127.31 mi
02h 15m
Flight
97.49 mi
156.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.49 mi
Kilometers
156.9 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.31 mi
Kilometers
204.89 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Sun, Apr 19, 2:50 AM CDT
Return by in Lebanon
Sun, Apr 19, 6:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lebanon
2026-04-19T01:34
Arrive Murfreesboro
Sun, Apr 19, 3:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lebanon
9:30 PM EDT
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 Lebanon
63.6 mi
01h 07m
To Murfreesboro
63.7 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tunnel Hill Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Tunnel Hill Road

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on Candies Creek Road Southwest

    1321 ft · 58 sec · Candies Creek Road Southwest

  3. 3

    Continue on Candies Creek Road Southwest

    1937 ft · 1 min · Candies Creek Road Southwest

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Rakestraw Road

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Rakestraw Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Old Alabama Road Southwest

    644 ft · 23 sec · Old Alabama Road Southwest

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Pine Hill Road

    2.7 mi · 8 min · Pine Hill Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Lee Highway

    3.6 mi · 6 min · South Lee Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    10.1 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville

    104.6 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Murfreesboro, Shelbyville

    2309 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Church Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Church Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chattanooga
105 mi · 82%
South Lee Highway
13.7 mi · 11%
Pine Hill Road
2.67 mi · 2%
South Church Street
2.23 mi · 2%
Rakestraw Road
1.2 mi · 1%
Tunnel Hill Road
0.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Chattanooga

Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.8 mi
97.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monteagle
01h 07m from Lebanon
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Lebanon and Rain Showers Likely near Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 127.3 miles (204.9 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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 63.6 miles from Lebanon and 63.7 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 97.5 miles (156.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.93 one way or $33.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Lebanon and Rain Showers Likely near Murfreesboro.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lebanon and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 97.49 mi (156.9 km).

Lebanon

#1 Lebanon

City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States

Population38,086
Coordinates35.0514600, -84.9585600
Altitude272
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Tunnel Hill Road (-84.958607, 35.051483)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 205 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.49 gal
17.01 L · about $16.93
Round trip
$33.86
8.98 gal · 34.02 L
Estimated CO2
39.9 kg one way
Round trip: 79.8 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.93 $33.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.10 $38.19
Premium $4.65 $20.90 $41.79
Diesel $5.30 $23.81 $47.63

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Lebanon, TN and Murfreesboro, TN. The current time in Lebanon is 01:34:37, although it is 00:34:37 in Murfreesboro.

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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.