Drive or Fly: Lakeland, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

Short enough to drive comfortably in a day. Airport overhead makes flying slower door-to-door. Available flights require a connection, adding time and cost.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 57m

Distance

215.3 mi

Total Cost

$76

CO2

87 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$41

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 27m

23m in the air

Air Distance

192 mi

Total Cost

$183

CO2

49 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Lakeland, TN → MEM 28m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 23m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BNA → City of Murfreesboro, TN 36m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $128) $128

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Lakeland, TN MEM — Memphis International Airport 19 mi, ~28m drive

City of Murfreesboro, TN BNA — Nashville International Airport 24 mi, ~36m drive

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

100.0%

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly
Door-to-door time	3h 57m	3h 27m
Total cost (1 person)	$76	$183
Carbon footprint	87 kg CO₂	49 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	100% on-time

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Jul 19, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

215.3 mi 3h 57m

via I 40, I 840

Alternative (+19 min)

223.8 mi 4h 17m

via US 412, I 40, I 840

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Lakeland, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.