Origin
Lewisburg, TN
Night in Lewisburg on Friday
Local time
9:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lewisburg, TN to Murfreesboro, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
47.7 mi
77 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lewisburg, TN
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Murfreesboro, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lewisburg, TN to Murfreesboro, TN covers 47.7 miles and takes about 1h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Shelbyville Highway, Florida Short Route, Nashville Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.9 miles on Shelbyville Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 47.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m 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 with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 5m drive with frequent turns across 47.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Shelbyville Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 23.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 31A Business; US 431 Business / North 2nd Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 5m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 31A Business; US 431 Business / North 2nd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 31A Business; US 431 Business / Verona Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 21.5 miles (US 231; SR 64; SR 130 / South Cannon Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 31A Business; US 431 Business / North 2nd Avenue
Turn right onto US 31A Business; US 431 Business / North 2nd Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 31A Business; US 431 Business / Verona Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto US 31A Business; US 431 Business / Verona Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
21.5 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
US 231; SR 64; SR 130 / South Cannon Boulevard
Merge onto US 231; SR 64; SR 130 / South Cannon Boulevard
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
22.5 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
US 231 Business; SR 82 / North Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 231 Business; SR 82 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
47.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
South Spring Street
Turn right onto South Spring Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Shelbyville Highway | 23.9 mi | 32m |
| Florida Short Route | 9.2 mi | 10m |
| Nashville Highway | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| South Church Street | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| North Main Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| South Cannon Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| North 2nd Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Verona Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Shelbyville Highway
— 23.9 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewisburg, TN and Murfreesboro, TN.
1
Start on this road
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
this road
2
Continue on US 31A Business; US 431 Business
72 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Church Street
3
Turn right onto US 31A Business; US 431 Business
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
North 2nd Avenue
4
Keep slight right at fork onto US 31A Business; US 431 Business
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Verona Avenue
5
Continue on US 31A; SR 272
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Nashville Highway
6
Turn right onto SR 64
15 mi
·
22 min
·
Shelbyville Highway
7
Merge onto US 231; SR 64; SR 130
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Cannon Boulevard
8
At end of road, turn left onto US 231 Business; SR 82
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
9
Continue on US 231; SR 82
9.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Florida Short Route
10
Continue on US 231; SR 269
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Shelbyville Highway
11
Continue on US 231
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
South Church Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto East Main Street
47 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Main Street
13
Continue on East Main Street
347 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Main Street
14
Turn right onto South Spring Street
84 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Spring Street
15
Arrive at destination
South Spring Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.9 mi from Lewisburg, TN · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.9 miles from Lewisburg, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Murfreesboro, TN
The final approach into Murfreesboro, TN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.46 one way
$14.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.19 | $16.38 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.18 | $18.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.53 | $21.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.68 | $3.05 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Murfreesboro, TN
Night in Murfreesboro on Friday
Local time
9:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
26 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 5m 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 Lewisburg, TN to Murfreesboro, TN covers 47.7 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Shelbyville Highway, Florida Short Route, Nashville Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.9 miles from Lewisburg, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.46 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 5m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 31A Business; US 431 Business / North 2nd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 31A Business; US 431 Business / Verona Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 21.5 miles (US 231; SR 64; SR 130 / South Cannon Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from Lewisburg, TN to Murfreesboro, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Stones River National Battlefield.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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