Origin
Lewisburg, TN
Morning in Lewisburg on Sunday
Local time
7:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lewisburg, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
41.1 mi
66 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lewisburg, TN
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City of Murfreesboro, TN
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Trip Overview
This 41.1-mile drive from Lewisburg, TN, to the City of Murfreesboro, TN, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 5 minutes. It's an ideal day trip, requiring no overnight stays, and keeps your fuel costs low at an estimated $6. The route primarily utilizes Nashville Highway, Highway 99, and New Salem Highway, offering a mixed driving experience as you travel within the Southeast region of Tennessee. Consider this a convenient local hop rather than an epic adventure, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville Highway | 14.4 mi | 21m |
| Highway 99 | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| New Salem Highway | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| Hwy 99 | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| Eagleville Pike | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Chapel Hill Pike | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| South Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Horton Parkway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Nashville Highway
— 14.4 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewisburg, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN.
1
Start on this road
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
this road
2
Continue on US 31A Business; US 431 Business
72 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Church Street
3
Turn right onto US 31A Business; US 431 Business
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
North 2nd Avenue
4
Keep slight right at fork onto US 31A Business; US 431 Business
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Verona Avenue
5
Continue on US 31A; SR 272
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Nashville Highway
6
Continue on US 31A; SR 99
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Horton Parkway
7
Continue on US 31A; SR 99
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Nashville Highway
8
Turn right onto SR 99
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Eagleview Pike
9
Continue on SR 99
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Eagleville Pike
10
Continue on SR 99
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Chapel Hill Pike
11
At end of road, turn left onto US 41A; SR 99
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
12
Turn right onto SR 99; SR 269
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Hwy 99
13
Continue on SR 99
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Highway 99
14
Continue on SR 99
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
New Salem Highway
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on Golf Lane
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Golf Lane
16
Arrive at destination
Golf Lane
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.6 miles from Lewisburg, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 23.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 31A Business; US 431 Business / North 2nd Avenue
Turn right onto US 31A Business; US 431 Business / North 2nd Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 31A Business; US 431 Business / Verona Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto US 31A Business; US 431 Business / Verona Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
16.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
SR 99 / Eagleview Pike
Turn right onto SR 99 / Eagleview Pike
Navigation decision point
4
22.6 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 41A; SR 99 / South Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 41A; SR 99 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
23.6 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
SR 99; SR 269 / Hwy 99
Turn right onto SR 99; SR 269 / Hwy 99
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.43 one way
$12.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.05 | $14.11 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.91 | $15.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.07 | $18.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.32 | $1.97 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.75 | $2.63 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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
City of Murfreesboro, TN
Morning in City of Murfreesboro on Sunday
Local time
7:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
5 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
1h 5m 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?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with about 30% of the journey on highway segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.4 miles along Nashville Highway. As you transition between Nashville Highway, Highway 99, and New Salem Highway, the road character will shift, offering a varied experience behind the wheel. It’s not a monotonous trek, but rather a series of connected roadways that keep things interesting without being overly demanding.
30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.4 mi on Nashville Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 31A Business; US 431 Business / North 2nd Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 5m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 31A Business; US 431 Business / North 2nd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 31A Business; US 431 Business / Verona Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 16.1 miles (SR 99 / Eagleview Pike): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 41.1 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 (30%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.4 miles on Nashville Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.2 miles (US 31A Business; US 431 Business / North 2nd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 31A Business; US 431 Business / Verona Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 16.1 miles (SR 99 / Eagleview Pike): Navigation decision point.
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 City of 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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