How far is Lebanon, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Lebanon, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 32.3 miles (52 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.29 mi
00h 38m
Flight
25.65 mi
41.28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.65 mi
Kilometers
41.28 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.29 mi
Kilometers
51.97 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Fri, Apr 17, 1:20 AM CDT
Return by in Lebanon
Fri, Apr 17, 1:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lebanon
2026-04-17T00:42
Arrive Murfreesboro
Fri, Apr 17, 1:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lebanon
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Rural Hill
TN

Census-designated place in Wilson County, Tennessee

From Lebanon
16.1 mi
00h 19m
To Murfreesboro
16.2 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
89°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

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 Public Square

    50 m · 3 sec · Public Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto South Cumberland Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · South Cumberland Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 40 West: Nashville

    888 ft · 22 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    21 mi · 23 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41, US 70S: Murfreesboro, Smyrna

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South, US 70S East: Murfreesbord

    1865 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    2351 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto New Nashville Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Northwest Broad Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Northwest Broad Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1091 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Maple Street

    42 m · 4 sec · South Maple Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto South Public Square

    142 m · 13 sec · South Public Square

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  18. 18

    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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi · 65%
Northwest Broad Street
3.7 mi · 11%
I 40 West
2.41 mi · 7%
South Cumberland Street
1.78 mi · 6%
I 840 West
1.07 mi · 3%
US 41 South
0.8 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Tennessee National Guard Parkway

Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway

21 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
25.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rural Hill
00h 19m from Lebanon
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Lebanon and Mostly Sunny 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 32.3 miles (52 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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 16.1 miles from Lebanon and 16.2 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Lebanon and Mostly Sunny near Murfreesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Rural Hill

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

27 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

92 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lebanon and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 25.65 mi (41.28 km).

Lebanon

#1 Lebanon

City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States

Population30,262
Coordinates36.2081100, -86.2911000
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Public Square (-86.291104, 36.208158)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
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 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.31 L · about $4.30
Round trip
$8.60
2.28 gal · 8.62 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.30 $8.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.85 $9.70
Premium $4.65 $5.31 $10.61
Diesel $5.30 $6.05 $12.09

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Lebanon and Murfreesboro. The current time is 00:42:03.

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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.