Origin
Lawrenceburg, TN
Morning in Lawrenceburg on Sunday
Local time
7:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lawrenceburg, 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 40m
Distance
85.5 mi
138 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 33m
★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 46m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 55m
8 PM
1h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lawrenceburg, TN
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City of Murfreesboro, TN
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Lawrenceburg to Murfreesboro, you are looking at a manageable 85.5-mile journey through the Southeast. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 40 minutes on the road, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You will primarily utilize a combination of Lawrenceburg Highway, the Tennessee National Guard Parkway, and I-65 to complete the transit. With an estimated fuel cost of just $13, this trip is quite budget-friendly for a solo driver or a small group. Since the drive is short, you do not need to worry about booking an overnight stay; it is designed to be completed comfortably in one go. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick visit, this route offers a straightforward path between these two Tennessee cities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
42.8 miles from Lawrenceburg, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrenceburg Highway | 30.5 mi | 35m |
| Tennessee National Guard Parkway | 21.2 mi | 22m |
| I 65 | 12.1 mi | 12m |
| Andrew Jackson Highway | 10.8 mi | 12m |
| North Locust Avenue | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| I 24 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Old Fort Parkway | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Golf Lane | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Lawrenceburg Highway
— 30.5 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrenceburg, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN.
1
Start on this road
123 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto North Military Avenue
115 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Military Avenue
3
Turn left onto East Gaines Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Gaines Street
4
Turn left onto US 43
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Locust Avenue
5
Continue on US 43
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
6
Continue on US 43
31 mi
·
35 min
·
Lawrenceburg Highway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
8
Merge onto I 65
12 mi
·
12 min
·
I 65
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 59A-B
Toward I 840: Memphis, Knoxville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 59A
Toward 840: Knoxville, Murfreesboro
11
Merge onto I 840
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
2 min
Exit 53A
Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 24
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 78B
Toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro
Use the right lane.
15
Turn straight onto SR 96
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Fort Parkway
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn slight left
341 ft
·
14 sec
17
Turn left onto Golf Lane
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Golf Lane
18
Arrive at destination
Golf Lane
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours on I-65 is always a smart move. Because the entire drive lasts under two hours, you likely will not need to plan for formal stops unless you prefer a quick break to stretch your legs. Keep in mind that with a fuel budget of only $13, you can easily complete the round trip on a single tank of gas. For the smoothest experience, ensure your vehicle is prepped for the transitions between the smaller highways and the interstate. Prioritize your departure based on Murfreesboro’s local traffic patterns to ensure your arrival is as stress-free as possible.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 42.8 miles from Lawrenceburg, TN, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 19 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.8 miles or 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Murfreesboro, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lawrenceburg, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lawrenceburg, TN
This is one driving day of about 85.5 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Lawrenceburg, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Lawrenceburg Highway for about 30.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42.8 miles from Lawrenceburg, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 83.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Military Avenue
Turn right onto North Military Avenue
Navigation decision point
8
57.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward I 840: Memphis, Knoxville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 59A-B
Toward I 840: Memphis, Knoxville
7
57.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 840: Knoxville, Murfreesboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 59A
Toward 840: Knoxville, Murfreesboro
7
79.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
Take the exit toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 53A
Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
7
83.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 34m in
Take the exit toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 78B
Toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.37 one way
$26.73 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $14.68 | $29.35 |
| premium | $4.89 | $16.45 | $32.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.88 | $37.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.7 | 0 | $8.98 | $4.10 |
| Efficient EV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.48 | $3.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.2 | 0 | $11.97 | $5.47 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (67% 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
7:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
84°F
Columbia, TN
43 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 40m 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 85.5-mile drive offers a mixed-road profile, transitioning from local stretches to faster interstate travel. You will encounter a highway share of 44%, which balances the pace of the journey effectively. The longest uninterrupted section you will face is a 30.5-mile stretch along Lawrenceburg Highway, providing a consistent rhythm before you merge onto the main arterial roads. As you move from the initial highway segments onto the Tennessee National Guard Parkway and finally I-65, the character of the drive shifts from regional road navigation to the standard flow of interstate traffic. Expect a varied experience behind the wheel that keeps you engaged without feeling overly taxing.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.5 mi on Lawrenceburg Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Military Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 85.5 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Military Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 57.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lawrenceburg, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN, road signs point toward Knoxville, 840: Knoxville and Murfreesboro.
Knoxville
57.7 mi in
|
~1h 6m
840: Knoxville
57.9 mi in
|
~1h 6m
Murfreesboro
57.9 mi in
|
~1h 6m
About the Cities
Starting 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 1h 40m. Total distance: 85.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.5 miles on Lawrenceburg Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at City of Murfreesboro, TN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: near the start (North Military Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 57.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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