Origin
Lebanon, TN
Late night in Lebanon on Tuesday
Local time
5:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lebanon, TN to Murfreesboro, TN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
32.2 mi
52 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 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lebanon, TN
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Murfreesboro, TN
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Trip Overview
Lebanon, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is 32.2 miles and takes about 40m via Tennessee National Guard Parkway and Northwest Broad Street, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Tennessee, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. It's a short trip, ideal for a quick journey between these two nearby cities. You'll primarily be on well-maintained roads, making it a straightforward and efficient drive for anyone needing to get from point A to point B without much fuss. Consider this a practical hop rather than an extensive road trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee National Guard Parkway | 21 mi | 22m |
| Northwest Broad Street | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| I 40 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| South Cumberland Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| New Nashville Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Public Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
— 21 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lebanon, TN and Murfreesboro, TN.
1
Start on US 231; US 70 Business
164 ft
·
2 sec
·
Public Square
2
Continue on US 231
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Cumberland Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 40 West: Nashville
4
Merge onto I 40
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 40
5
Take the exit
1.1 mi
·
1 min
Exit 235
Toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 840
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 55A-B
Toward US 41, US 70S: Murfreesboro, Smyrna
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 55A
Toward US 41 South, US 70S East: Murfreesbord
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
10
Turn straight onto US 41; US 70S
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
New Nashville Highway
11
Continue on US 41; US 70S
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwest Broad Street
12
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Main Street
13
Turn right onto South Maple Street
138 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Maple Street
14
Turn slight left onto South Public Square
467 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Public Square
15
Turn slight right onto East Main Street
47 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Main Street
16
Continue on East Main Street
347 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Main Street
17
Turn right onto South Spring Street
84 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Spring Street
18
Arrive at destination
South Spring Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 32.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 40 West: Nashville
Navigation decision point
Toward I 40 West: Nashville
8
4.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 235
Toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro
8
26.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward US 41, US 70S: Murfreesboro, Smyrna
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 55A-B
Toward US 41, US 70S: Murfreesboro, Smyrna
9
26.5 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 41 South, US 70S East: Murfreesbord
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 55A
Toward US 41 South, US 70S East: Murfreesbord
5
32.2 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
South Spring Street
Turn right onto South Spring Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.03 one way
$10.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.53 | $11.05 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.20 | $12.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.11 | $14.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 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 | 9.7 | 0 | $3.38 | $1.55 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.82 | $1.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.51 | $2.06 |
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
Murfreesboro, TN
Late night in Murfreesboro on Tuesday
Local time
5:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Partly Cloudy
S 5 mph
1% chance
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
10 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
40m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 72% of the drive utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 21 miles on Tennessee National Guard Parkway, offering a continuous segment of faster travel. The initial part of the drive might feel more like a typical interstate experience, but as you progress, expect a shift towards more urban-connected streets like Northwest Broad Street as you approach Murfreesboro. It's a blend that keeps things moving efficiently, allowing you to cover ground quickly.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21 mi on Tennessee National Guard Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 around 1.8 miles in.
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 9 decision points packed into just 32.2 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: at 1.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Lebanon, TN to Murfreesboro, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Smyrna along the way.
Smyrna
26.3 mi in
|
~30m
About the Cities
Starting in Lebanon, TN
Full guide →Founded 1801
Lebanon is the county seat of Wilson County, which is in Middle Tennessee.
Top landmarks
- • Rest Hill Cemetery — historic cemetery in Lebanon, Wilson County, Tennessee, US
Arriving in Murfreesboro, TN
Full guide →Murfreesboro is a city in the Nashville metropolitan area of Middle Tennessee. It is the largest suburb of Nashville and the sixth largest city in Tennessee. Since the 1990s, Murfreesboro has been Tennessee's fastest growing major city and one of the fastest growing cities in the country. Murfreesboro is home to Middle Tennessee State University, the second largest undergraduate university in the state of Tennessee, with almost 23,000 students in 2014.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 32.2 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 (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21 miles on Tennessee National Guard Parkway. 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 Murfreesboro, TN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Stones River National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Murfreesboro, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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