How far is Livingston, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Livingston, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 87.4 miles (140.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.2 miles (113 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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
87.43 mi
01h 41m
Flight
70.21 mi
112.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.21 mi
Kilometers
112.99 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.43 mi
Kilometers
140.7 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Fri, Apr 17, 10:15 AM CDT
Return by in Livingston
Fri, Apr 17, 11:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livingston
2026-04-17T08:34
Arrive Murfreesboro
Fri, Apr 17, 10:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Livingston
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gordonsville
TN

Town in Smith County, Tennessee, United States

From Livingston
50.8 mi
00h 50m
To Murfreesboro
36.7 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
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 Livingston and Murfreesboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Court Square

    39 m · 11 sec · West Court Square

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Broad Street

    2255 ft · 38 sec · West Broad Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto West Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Cookeville Highway

    18.8 mi · 22 min · Cookeville Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1948 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    52.7 mi · 57 min

  7. 7

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

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    21 mi · 23 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  9. 9

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

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

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

    1865 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    2351 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto New Nashville Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Northwest Broad Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Northwest Broad Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1091 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Maple Street

    42 m · 4 sec · South Maple Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto South Public Square

    142 m · 13 sec · South Public Square

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Livingston 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cookeville Highway
71.9 mi · 82%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi · 24%
Northwest Broad Street
3.7 mi · 4%
West Main Street
1.46 mi · 2%
I 840 West
1.07 mi · 1%
US 41 South
0.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Cookeville Highway

Merge slight left

52.7 mi · 00h 57m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
70.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gordonsville
00h 50m from Livingston
Leave By
3:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Livingston 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 Livingston to Murfreesboro?

The road trip is about 87.4 miles (140.7 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Gordonsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.8 miles from Livingston and 36.7 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 70.2 miles (113 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 3:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.65 one way or $23.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gordonsville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

76 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livingston and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 70.21 mi (112.99 km).

Livingston

#1 Livingston

Town in Tennessee, US

Population4,129
Coordinates36.3834000, -85.3230200
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: West Court Square (-85.323363, 36.38333)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.09 gal
11.68 L · about $11.65
Round trip
$23.30
6.18 gal · 23.36 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 54.9 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.65 $23.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.14 $26.28
Premium $4.65 $14.38 $28.76
Diesel $5.30 $16.39 $32.78

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 Livingston and Murfreesboro. The current time is 08:34:28.

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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.