Lafayette, TN Road Trips
Lafayette, TN serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 7 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 9-mile quick runs to 269-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Lafayette, TN spread mainly west and south, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
269.2 mi
Memphis, TN
Quickest Drive
22m
Oakdale, TN
Plan Around Lafayette, TN
Continue From Lafayette, TN
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Lafayette, TN
Lafayette, TN to Memphis, TN
Lafayette, TN to Kingsport, TN
Lafayette, TN to Jackson, TN
Lafayette, TN to Chattanooga, TN
Lafayette, TN to Murfreesboro, TN
Lafayette, TN to Hendersonville, TN
Lafayette, TN to Oakdale, TN
Driving from Lafayette, TN
On average, trips departing from Lafayette, TN run 141 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 51m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 269 miles (5h 6m), while the shortest is just 9 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Lafayette, TN most often head toward Memphis, TN (269.2 mi, 5h 6m), Kingsport, TN (258.6 mi, 5h 1m), Jackson, TN (186.2 mi, 3h 35m), Chattanooga, TN (157.2 mi, 3h 22m), and Murfreesboro, TN (65.8 mi, 1h 32m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in TN currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 141-mile trip from Lafayette, TN, budget about $21 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 7 mapped routes leaving Lafayette, TN and 0 routes heading into Lafayette, TN, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 9 to 269 miles.
The longest mapped route from Lafayette, TN covers 269 miles and takes approximately 5h 6m. Shorter options start at just 9 miles.
The average route from Lafayette, TN runs about 141 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 51m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 141-mile trip from Lafayette, TN costs roughly $21 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Lafayette, TN include Memphis, TN, Kingsport, TN, Jackson, TN and Chattanooga, TN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Lafayette, TN by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
5,643
Median Income
$44,924
Median Home Value
$189,800
Median Age
32.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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