Origin
Murfreesboro, TN
Afternoon in Murfreesboro on Friday
Local time
2:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Murfreesboro, TN to Lebanon, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
31.7 mi
51 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
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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Lebanon, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Murfreesboro, TN to Lebanon, TN covers 31.7 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Tennessee National Guard Parkway, Northwest Broad Street, I 40 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.9 miles on Tennessee National Guard Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 31.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 40m highway drive covering 31.7 miles, with most of the trip on Tennessee National Guard Parkway and Northwest Broad Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 20.9 miles on Tennessee National Guard Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tennessee National Guard Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 20.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Tennessee National Guard Parkway and Northwest Broad Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Main Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 31.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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East Main Street
Turn left onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
5.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Merge onto I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
26.6 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 40 East: Knoxville, Lebanon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 76A
Toward I 40 East: Knoxville, Lebanon
8
29.5 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward US 231: Lebanon, Hartsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 238
Toward US 231: Lebanon, Hartsville
5
31.7 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
US 231; US 70 Business / Public Square
Enter roundabout onto US 231; US 70 Business / Public Square
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Murfreesboro, TN to Lebanon, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Hartsville along the way.
Hartsville
29.5 mi in
|
~36m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee National Guard Parkway | 20.9 mi | 22m |
| Northwest Broad Street | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| I 40 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| South Cumberland Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| New Nashville Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South College Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
— 20.9 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Murfreesboro, TN and Lebanon, TN.
1
Start on South Spring Street
84 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Spring Street
2
Turn left onto East Main Street
347 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Turn right onto North Church Street
115 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Church Street
4
Turn slight left onto North Public Square
393 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Public Square
Use the left lane.
5
Turn slight right onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
West Main Street
6
Turn right onto US 41; US 70S; US 231
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwest Broad Street
7
Continue on US 41; US 70S
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
New Nashville Highway
8
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 840 East: Knoxville
9
Merge onto I 840
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 76A
Toward I 40 East: Knoxville, Lebanon
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 40
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 40
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 238
Toward US 231: Lebanon, Hartsville
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn left onto US 231
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Murfreesboro Road
14
Continue on US 231
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Cumberland Street
15
Turn right onto Tennessee Boulevard
358 ft
·
14 sec
·
Tennessee Boulevard
16
Turn left onto SR 266
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South College Street
17
Turn left onto US 70 Business
361 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Main Street
18
Enter roundabout onto US 231; US 70 Business
67 ft
·
1 sec
·
Public Square
19
Arrive at destination
US 231; US 70 Business
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.96 one way
$9.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.44 | $10.88 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.10 | $12.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 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 | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
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
Lebanon, TN
Afternoon in Lebanon on Friday
Local time
2:10 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
40m 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 Lebanon, TN covers 31.7 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tennessee National Guard Parkway, Northwest Broad Street, I 40. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.9 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 $4.96 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 short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 31.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Murfreesboro, TN to Lebanon, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Hartsville along the way.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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