How far is Murfreesboro, TN from Lewisburg, TN?

The driving distance from Murfreesboro, TN to Lewisburg, TN is about 47.6 miles (76.6 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
47.6 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
47.6 mi
Kilometers
76.6 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 Lewisburg
Fri, Apr 17, 10:30 PM CDT
Return by in Murfreesboro
Fri, Apr 17, 11:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murfreesboro
2026-04-17T21:24
Arrive Lewisburg
Fri, Apr 17, 10:30 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 Murfreesboro
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 Murfreesboro
23.8 mi
00h 32m
To Lewisburg
23.8 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
87°F
Friday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Spring Street

    89 m · 17 sec · South Spring Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Vine Street

    113 m · 24 sec · East Vine Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Church Street

    4.9 mi · 8 min · South Church Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Shelbyville Highway

    11.5 mi · 13 min · Shelbyville Highway

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Florida Short Route

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Florida Short Route

  6. 6

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Cannon Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 1 min · North Cannon Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Lewis Avenue

    15.3 mi · 23 min · Lewis Avenue

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Nashville Highway

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Nashville Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Verona Avenue

    2140 ft · 43 sec · Verona Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on North 2nd Avenue

    2818 ft · 56 sec · North 2nd Avenue

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout toward North 2nd Avenue

    75 m · 5 sec · North 2nd Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lewis Avenue
15.3 mi · 32%
Shelbyville Highway
11.5 mi · 24%
Florida Short Route
6.3 mi · 13%
Nashville Highway
5.09 mi · 11%
South Church Street
4.88 mi · 10%
North Main Street
2.35 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Lewis Avenue

Turn right onto Lewis Avenue

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
+12.2 mi
35.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shelbyville
00h 32m from Murfreesboro
Leave By
4:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Murfreesboro and Sunny near Lewisburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.6 miles (76.6 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 23.8 miles from Murfreesboro and 23.8 miles from Lewisburg.

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 12.2 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 4:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.34 one way or $12.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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

Murfreesboro

#1 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lewisburg

Township in eastern Union County, Pennsylvania

Population12,559
Coordinates35.4492400, -86.7888900
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Murfreesboro (-86.39027, 35.84562)
End: Lewisburg (-86.78889, 35.44924)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.68 gal
6.36 L · about $6.34
Round trip
$12.67
3.36 gal · 12.72 L
Estimated CO2
14.9 kg one way
Round trip: 29.9 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.34 $12.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.15 $14.29
Premium $4.65 $7.82 $15.64
Diesel $5.30 $8.91 $17.82

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 Murfreesboro and Lewisburg. The current time is 21:24:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.