How far is Lexington, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Lexington, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 140.6 miles (226.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.2 miles (182.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
140.61 mi
02h 07m
Flight
113.13 mi
182.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.13 mi
Kilometers
182.06 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.61 mi
Kilometers
226.29 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Sat, May 30, 8:15 PM CDT
Return by in Lexington
Sat, May 30, 10:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lexington
2026-05-30T18:07
Arrive Murfreesboro
Sat, May 30, 8:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lexington
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
Dickson
TN

City in Tennessee, USA

From Lexington
68.7 mi
01h 03m
To Murfreesboro
71.9 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
84°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Broad Street

    9.7 mi · 14 min · North Broad Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward Primary SR 22: Parkers Crossroad, Lexington, Huntingdon

    1179 ft · 25 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    68 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin

    1.1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    52.2 mi · 56 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro

    1253 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

    2 mi · 4 min · Old Fort Parkway

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    819 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    55 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Northwest Broad Street

    1310 ft · 27 sec · Northwest Broad Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1091 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Maple Street

    42 m · 4 sec · South Maple Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto South Public Square

    142 m · 13 sec · South Public Square

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lexington 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Primary SR 22
68.2 mi · 49%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 37%
North Broad Street
9.7 mi · 7%
I 24 East
3.68 mi · 3%
Old Fort Parkway
2.03 mi · 1%
I 840 East
0.7 mi
Longest Stretch

Primary SR 22

Merge slight left

68 mi · 01h 13m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.4 mi
113.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dickson
01h 03m from Lexington
Leave By
2:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lexington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 140.6 miles (226.3 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Dickson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.7 miles from Lexington and 71.9 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 113.2 miles (182.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 2:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.70 one way or $37.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lexington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Murfreesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Dickson

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

51 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

56 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lexington and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 113.13 mi (182.06 km).

Lexington

#1 Lexington

City in Henderson County, Tennessee, United States

Population7,866
Coordinates35.6509000, -88.3933800
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: North Broad Street (-88.393357, 35.650888)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.96 gal
18.78 L · about $18.70
Round trip
$37.41
9.92 gal · 37.56 L
Estimated CO2
44.1 kg one way
Round trip: 88.2 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.70 $37.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.09 $42.19
Premium $4.65 $23.08 $46.17
Diesel $5.30 $26.31 $52.62

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Lexington and Murfreesboro. The current time is 18:07:30.

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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.