How far is Lewisburg, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Lewisburg, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
51.13 mi
01h 05m
Flight
35.37 mi
56.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.37 mi
Kilometers
56.92 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.13 mi
Kilometers
82.29 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Fri, Apr 17, 8:56 PM CDT
Return by in Lewisburg
Fri, Apr 17, 10:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewisburg
2026-04-17T19:51
Arrive Murfreesboro
Fri, Apr 17, 8:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lewisburg
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 Lewisburg
23.9 mi
00h 32m
To Murfreesboro
27.3 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Friday

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 Lewisburg and Murfreesboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    846 ft · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto West Church Street

    22 m · 4 sec · West Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 2nd Avenue

    2738 ft · 55 sec · North 2nd Avenue

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Verona Avenue

    2140 ft · 45 sec · Verona Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Nashville Highway

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Nashville Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Shelbyville Highway

    15.3 mi · 23 min · Shelbyville Highway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto South Cannon Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · South Cannon Boulevard

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Florida Short Route

    9.2 mi · 10 min · Florida Short Route

  10. 10

    Continue on Shelbyville Highway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Shelbyville Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on South Church Street

    4.9 mi · 8 min · South Church Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Shelbyville Highway
23.9 mi · 47%
Florida Short Route
9.24 mi · 18%
Nashville Highway
5.05 mi · 10%
South Church Street
4.94 mi · 10%
North Main Street
2.36 mi · 5%
South Cannon Boulevard
1.05 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Shelbyville Highway

Turn right onto Shelbyville Highway

15.3 mi · 00h 23m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
35.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shelbyville
00h 32m from Lewisburg
Leave By
4:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lewisburg 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 Lewisburg to Murfreesboro?

The road trip is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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 23.9 miles from Lewisburg and 27.3 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 4:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.79 one way or $13.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lewisburg and Mostly Sunny near Murfreesboro.

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 Lewisburg and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 35.37 mi (56.92 km).

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#1 Lewisburg

Township in eastern Union County, Pennsylvania

Population12,559
Coordinates35.4492400, -86.7888900
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: West Commerce Street (-86.788905, 35.449097)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.83 L · about $6.79
Round trip
$13.58
3.6 gal · 13.66 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.79 $13.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.66 $15.31
Premium $4.65 $8.38 $16.75
Diesel $5.30 $9.55 $19.09

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lewisburg and Murfreesboro. The current time is 19:51:36.

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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.