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
47.6 mi
77 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Lewisburg, TN
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The drive from Murfreesboro, TN to Lewisburg, TN covers 47.6 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 Lewis Avenue, Shelbyville Highway, Florida Short Route for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.3 miles on Lewis Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 47.6 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.
Expect a 1h 5m drive with frequent turns across 47.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
204 ft
Total Descent
125 ft
Highest Point
821 ft
~13.6 mi in
Elevation Range
198 ft
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Murfreesboro, TN to Lewisburg, TN is easy. At 1h 5m 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 25.2 miles (US 231 Business / North Cannon Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto East Vine Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto South Church Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto US 231 Business / North Cannon Boulevard
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto US 31A / Nashville Highway
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto US 31A Business; US 431 Business / North 2nd Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lewis Avenue | 15.3 mi | 22m |
| Shelbyville Highway | 11.5 mi | 13m |
| Florida Short Route | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| Nashville Highway | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| South Church Street | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| North Main Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| North Cannon Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North 2nd Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Murfreesboro, TN and Lewisburg, TN.
Start on South Spring Street
Turn right onto East Vine Street
Turn left onto South Church Street
Continue on US 231
Merge onto US 231
Continue on US 231; SR 82
Turn right onto US 231 Business
Turn right onto SR 64; SR 130
At end of road, turn left onto US 31A
Continue on US 31A Business; US 431 Business
Continue on US 31A Business; US 431 Business
Enter roundabout onto US 31A Business; US 431 Business
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.8 mi from Murfreesboro, TN · 29m 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.
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 23.8 miles from Murfreesboro, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Lewisburg, 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.
Regular Gas
$7.44 one way
$14.88 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.16 | $18.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.51 | $21.02 |
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 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19 | 0 | $6.66 | $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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Murfreesboro on Saturday
Local time
3:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Lewisburg on Saturday
Local time
3:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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