Lakeland, TN Road Trips
Drivers starting from Lakeland, TN have 5 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Southeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 9-mile quick runs to 344-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Lakeland, TN spread mainly east and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
344.4 mi
Cleveland, TN
Quickest Drive
15m
Bartlett, TN
Plan Around Lakeland, TN
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Lakeland, TN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Lakeland, TN
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Lakeland, TN
Driving from Lakeland, TN
Expect an average of 132 miles and about 2h 28m behind the wheel when leaving Lakeland, TN. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 344 miles (6h 24m), while the shortest is just 9 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Lakeland, TN most often head toward Cleveland, TN (344.4 mi, 6h 24m), City of Murfreesboro, TN (215.3 mi, 3h 57m), Jackson, TN (65.5 mi, 1h 14m), Memphis, TN (23.7 mi, 29m), and Bartlett, TN (8.7 mi, 15m). 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 132-mile trip from Lakeland, TN, budget about $20 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Lakeland, TN and 1 routes heading into Lakeland, TN, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 9 to 344 miles.
The longest mapped route from Lakeland, TN covers 344 miles and takes approximately 6h 24m. Shorter options start at just 9 miles.
The average route from Lakeland, TN runs about 132 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 28m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 132-mile trip from Lakeland, TN costs roughly $20 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Lakeland, TN include Cleveland, TN, City of Murfreesboro, TN, Jackson, TN and Memphis, TN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Lakeland, TN by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
14,068
Median Income
$113,843
Median Home Value
$373,800
Median Age
39.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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