How far is Lynchburg, TN from City of Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Lynchburg, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.49 mi
01h 00m
Flight
39.28 mi
63.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.28 mi
Kilometers
63.21 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.49 mi
Kilometers
71.6 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Murfreesboro
Thu, Oct 15, 6:30 PM CDT
Return by in Lynchburg
Thu, Oct 15, 7:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lynchburg
2026-10-15T17:30
Arrive City of Murfreesboro
Thu, Oct 15, 6:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lynchburg
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 Lynchburg
21.3 mi
00h 30m
To City of Murfreesboro
23.2 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
68°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lynchburg and City of Murfreesboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lynchburg and City of Murfreesboro.

  1. 1

    Start on Hiles Street

    52 m · 5 sec · Hiles Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Hiles Street

    53 m · 10 sec · Hiles Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1191 ft · 33 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lynchburg Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Lynchburg Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Flat Creek Highway

    12.8 mi · 19 min · Flat Creek Highway

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Brittain Street

    1623 ft · 27 sec · South Brittain Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South Jefferson Street

    2663 ft · 47 sec · South Jefferson Street

  8. 8

    Continue on East Lane Street

    146 m · 12 sec · East Lane Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Florida Short Route

    9.2 mi · 10 min · Florida Short Route

  11. 11

    Continue on Shelbyville Highway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Shelbyville Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on South Church Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · South Church Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto US 231 South: Shelbyville, Calsonic Arena, Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration

    1872 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 99: New Salem Highway

    1988 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 99 East

    641 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto New Salem Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · New Salem Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Golf Lane

    2149 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Golf Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lynchburg and City of 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Flat Creek Highway
12.8 mi · 29%
Florida Short Route
9.24 mi · 21%
Shelbyville Highway
8.56 mi · 19%
South Church Street
2.74 mi · 6%
North Main Street
2.53 mi · 6%
Lynchburg Highway
2.28 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Flat Creek Highway

Turn left onto Flat Creek Highway

12.8 mi · 00h 19m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
39.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shelbyville
00h 30m from Lynchburg
Leave By
4:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lynchburg and Partly Cloudy near City of Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lynchburg to City of Murfreesboro?

The road trip is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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 21.3 miles from Lynchburg and 23.2 miles from City of Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 4:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.13 one way or $12.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lynchburg and Partly Cloudy near City of 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 Lynchburg and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 39.28 mi (63.21 km).

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#1 Lynchburg

Lynchburg is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.2831400, -86.3741600
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
City of Murfreesboro

#2 City of Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population146,900
Coordinates35.8509200, -86.4092800
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Hiles Street (-86.374215, 35.28312)
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.94 L · about $6.13
Round trip
$12.26
3.14 gal · 11.88 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.90 $6.13 $12.26
Mid-grade $4.37 $6.85 $13.71
Premium $4.77 $7.50 $14.99
Diesel $6.00 $9.42 $18.85

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lynchburg and City of Murfreesboro. The current time is 17:30:23.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.