Origin
City of Murfreesboro, TN
Late night in City of Murfreesboro on Sunday
Local time
5:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Lebanon, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 42m
Distance
126.9 mi
204 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 32m
★
6 AM
2h 42m
8 AM
3h 4m
10 AM
2h 50m
12 PM
2h 48m
3 PM
2h 51m
5 PM
3h 3m
8 PM
2h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Murfreesboro, TN
Kelly
Lebanon, TN
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Trip Overview
Murfreesboro to Lebanon is 126.9 miles and takes about 2h 42m via I-24 and I-75, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive focuses on efficient travel, primarily utilizing major interstates within the Southeast region. You'll be on the road for a little under three hours, making it a perfect option for a single-day trip. The highway-focused profile means you'll cover ground quickly. Consider this route if your priority is reaching your destination with minimal fuss and a predictable travel time.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
63.5 miles from City of Murfreesboro, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 24 | 105.3 mi | 1h 58m |
| I 75 | 9.5 mi | 12m |
| Lee Highway | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Pine Hill Road | 2.7 mi | 8m |
| New Salem Highway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Rakestraw Road | 1.2 mi | 4m |
| Tunnel Hill Road | 0.8 mi | 3m |
| Candies Creek Road Southwest | 0.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 24
— 105.3 mi, about 1h 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Murfreesboro, TN and Lebanon, TN.
1
Start on Golf Lane
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Golf Lane
2
Continue on SR 99
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
New Salem Highway
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
4
Merge onto I 24
105 mi
·
1 hr 58 min
·
I 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 185 B
Toward I 75 North: Knoxville
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 75
9.5 mi
·
12 min
·
I 75
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit onto US 11; US 64
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 11; US 64
Exit 11
Toward US 11, US 64 East: Ooltewah
8
Turn right onto US 11; US 64
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Lee Highway
9
Turn right onto Pine Hill Road
2.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Pine Hill Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto Old Alabama Road Southwest
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Old Alabama Road Southwest
11
Turn left onto Rakestraw Road
1.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Rakestraw Road
12
Turn left onto Candies Creek Road Southwest
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Candies Creek Road Southwest
13
Keep slight right at fork onto Candies Creek Road Southwest
299 ft
·
13 sec
·
Candies Creek Road Southwest
14
Turn straight onto Tunnel Hill Road
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Tunnel Hill Road
15
Arrive at destination
Tunnel Hill Road
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 42m duration, you can easily complete this trip in one day, offering flexibility in your departure time. Leaving in the morning will allow ample daylight for your journey and any brief stops. The fuel cost is estimated at $20, so ensure your tank is full before you depart, especially since the longest stretch without a likely exit is over 100 miles. While there's only one recommended stop, keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the 105.3-mile mark on I-24, as services might be less frequent in certain sections.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 63.5 miles from City of Murfreesboro, TN, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 28 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.5 miles or 1h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lebanon, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving City of Murfreesboro, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from City of Murfreesboro, TN
This is one driving day of about 126.9 miles and 2h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from City of Murfreesboro, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 24 for about 105.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 63.5 miles from City of Murfreesboro, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 24 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 105.3 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 124.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.1 mi into trip
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~4m in
|
I 24
Merge onto I 24
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
107.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 North: Knoxville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 185 B
Toward I 75 North: Knoxville
5
108.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 4m in
|
I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
117.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 16m in
|
US 11; US 64
Take the exit onto US 11; US 64 toward US 11, US 64 East: Ooltewah
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 11
Toward US 11, US 64 East: Ooltewah
5
124.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 31m in
|
Old Alabama Road Southwest
At end of road, turn right onto Old Alabama Road Southwest
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.84 one way
$39.68 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $21.78 | $43.57 |
| premium | $4.89 | $24.42 | $48.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.02 | $56.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.1 | 0 | $13.32 | $6.09 |
| Efficient EV | 31.7 | 0 | $11.10 | $5.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.8 | 0 | $17.77 | $8.12 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% 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
Morning in Lebanon on Sunday
Local time
6:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
6 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
2h 42m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 91% of the journey on interstates, meaning you'll spend most of your time on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a significant 105.3 miles on I-24, allowing for a substantial period of consistent driving. While I-24 and I-75 will dominate the early and middle portions, Lee Highway offers a different feel for a portion of the trip. Expect a predominantly fast-paced experience, ideal for covering distance efficiently.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 105.3 mi on I 24.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 24 and I 75. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in near I 24.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 126.9 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (I 24): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 107.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 108.3 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 42m. Total distance: 126.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 105.3 miles on I 24. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Lebanon, TN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (I 24): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 107.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 108.3 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lebanon, TN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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