Origin
Murfreesboro, TN
Afternoon in Murfreesboro on Friday
Local time
2:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Murfreesboro, TN to Bedford, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
32.8 mi
53 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 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Murfreesboro, TN
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Bedford, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Murfreesboro, TN to Bedford, TN covers 32.8 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Shelbyville Highway, Lewis Avenue, Florida Short Route for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.5 miles on Shelbyville Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.13 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 32.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m 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 43m drive with frequent turns across 32.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 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 11.5 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Vine Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Murfreesboro, TN to Bedford, TN is easy. At 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Vine Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Church Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.5 miles (US 231 / Florida Short Route): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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East Vine Street
Turn right onto East Vine Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Church Street
Turn left onto South Church Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
16.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 231 / Florida Short Route
Merge onto US 231 / Florida Short Route
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
25.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
US 231 Business / North Cannon Boulevard
Turn right onto US 231 Business / North Cannon Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Shelbyville Highway | 11.5 mi | 13m |
| Lewis Avenue | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| Florida Short Route | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| South Church Street | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| North Main Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| North Cannon Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East Vine Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Spring Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Shelbyville Highway
— 11.5 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Murfreesboro, TN and Bedford, TN.
1
Start on South Spring Street
292 ft
·
16 sec
·
South Spring Street
2
Turn right onto East Vine Street
371 ft
·
23 sec
·
East Vine Street
3
Turn left onto South Church Street
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
South Church Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 231
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Shelbyville Highway
5
Merge onto US 231
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Florida Short Route
6
Continue on US 231; SR 82
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
7
Turn right onto US 231 Business
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cannon Boulevard
8
Turn right onto SR 64; SR 130
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Lewis Avenue
9
Arrive at destination
SR 64
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.13 one way
$10.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.31 | $12.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.24 | $14.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Afternoon in Bedford on Friday
Local time
2:04 PM
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
27 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
43m 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 Murfreesboro, TN to Bedford, TN covers 32.8 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Shelbyville Highway, Lewis Avenue, Florida Short Route. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.4 miles from Murfreesboro, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.13 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 Murfreesboro, TN to Bedford, TN is easy. At 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Vine Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Church Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.5 miles (US 231 / Florida Short Route): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from Murfreesboro, TN to Bedford, 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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