Origin
City of Murfreesboro, TN
Morning in City of Murfreesboro on Thursday
Local time
11:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Bedford, TN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
45m
Distance
34 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Murfreesboro, TN
Kelly
Bedford, TN
Kelly
Trip Overview
The drive from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Bedford, TN covers 34 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Salem Highway, I 24 East, US 231 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.32 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 34 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 45m drive with frequent turns across 34 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Salem Highway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Bedford, TN is easy. At 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Bedford, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Salem Highway | — | — |
| I 24 East | — | — |
| US 231 South | — | — |
| South Church Street | — | — |
| Shelbyville Highway | — | — |
| Florida Short Route | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
| North Cannon Boulevard | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
New Salem Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Murfreesboro, TN and Bedford, TN.
1
Start on Golf Lane
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Golf Lane
2
Continue on New Salem Highway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
New Salem Highway
3
Take the ramp slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 24 East: Chattanooga
4
Merge slight left
1.1 mi
·
1 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward US 231 South: Shelbyville
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 231 South: Shelbyville
6
Merge slight left onto South Church Street
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South Church Street
7
Continue on Shelbyville Highway
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Shelbyville Highway
8
Merge slight left onto Florida Short Route
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Florida Short Route
9
Continue on North Main Street
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
10
Turn right onto North Cannon Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cannon Boulevard
11
Turn right onto Lewis Avenue
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Lewis Avenue
12
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17 mi from City of Murfreesboro, TN · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17 miles from City of Murfreesboro, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bedford, TN
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bedford, TN if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.32 one way
$10.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.84 | $11.67 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.54 | $13.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.51 | $15.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.76 | $2.18 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bedford, TN
Morning in Bedford on Thursday
Local time
11:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
28 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
45m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Bedford, TN covers 34 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Salem Highway, I 24 East, US 231 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17 miles from City of Murfreesboro, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.32 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Bedford, TN is easy. At 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Bedford, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Bedford, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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