Origin
Columbia, TN
Late night in Columbia on Sunday
Local time
3:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbia, TN to Lawrenceburg, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
36.4 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Columbia, TN
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Lawrenceburg, TN
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Trip Overview
Columbia, TN to Lawrenceburg, TN is 36.4 miles and takes about 44m via US 43, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, highway-focused drive keeps you within Tennessee, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. It's a straightforward trip, ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without a lot of fuss. Consider this route for a quick transfer or if you're looking for an easy addition to a larger Tennessee exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 43 | 31.1 mi | 35m |
| Hampshire Pike | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| West 7th Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East Gaines Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| US 412 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Jeter Way | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 43
— 31.1 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia, TN and Lawrenceburg, TN.
1
Start on West 7th Street
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
West 7th Street
2
Keep slight right at fork onto US 412 Business
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West 7th Street
3
Continue on US 412 Business
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Hampshire Pike
4
Turn slight left
281 ft
·
10 sec
5
Take the ramp onto US 412
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
US 412
6
Keep slight left at fork
217 ft
·
5 sec
7
Turn left onto US 43; US 412
31 mi
·
35 min
·
US 43; US 412
8
Turn right onto East Gaines Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
East Gaines Street
9
Turn right onto Jeter Way
117 ft
·
7 sec
·
Jeter Way
10
Turn right
86 ft
·
6 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 36.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 412 Business / West 7th Street
Keep slight right at fork onto US 412 Business / West 7th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
4.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
36 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
East Gaines Street
Turn right onto East Gaines Street
Navigation decision point
4
36.3 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
Jeter Way
Turn right onto Jeter Way
Navigation decision point
5
36.3 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.69 one way
$11.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.25 | $12.50 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.00 | $14.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.04 | $16.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Lawrenceburg, TN
Late night in Lawrenceburg on Sunday
Local time
3:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°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
9 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
44m 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?
This route is predominantly highway, with 86% of the drive taking place on major roads. You'll spend most of your time on US 43, which forms the longest uninterrupted stretch at 31.1 miles. Expect a consistent, highway-focused experience for the majority of the journey. Hampshire Pike and West 7th Street will guide you through the final segments, offering a slight shift in scenery as you approach your destination.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.1 mi on US 43.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 43 and Hampshire Pike. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near US 412 Business / West 7th Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 44m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (US 412 Business / West 7th Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 36 miles (East Gaines Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Columbia, TN
Full guide →Columbia is the county seat of Maury County in Central Tennessee, and is 50 miles south of Nashville. It is home to an estimated 38,224 people and hosts a mule day festival the first weekend of April every year. It is more famously known for being the hometown of the 11th President of the United States, James K. Polk. In addition, numerous antebellum homes are located around the city including Ripavilla, the Atheneum, Elm Springs, Rattle and Snap, and Hamilton Place to name a few. It is a city rich in history and culture endearingly known by its locals as "The Dimple of the Universe". It's safe to say the South has had its moments of racism and racial unrest, but Columbia seems to take it to a higher level. From indiscriminate lynchings as though they were pastimes to a race riot in 1946, racism has seemed pretty systemic here.
Arriving in Lawrenceburg, TN
Full guide →Lawrenceburg is a good-sized town in the southern portion of Middle Tennessee.
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 44m. Total distance: 36.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31.1 miles on US 43. 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 0.5 miles (US 412 Business / West 7th Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 36 miles (East Gaines Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lawrenceburg, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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