Origin
Lawrenceburg, TN
Morning in Lawrenceburg on Sunday
Local time
6:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lawrenceburg, TN to Columbia, 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
36.3 mi
58 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 44m
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.
Lawrenceburg, TN
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Columbia, TN
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Trip Overview
This 36.3-mile drive from Lawrenceburg, TN to Columbia, TN is a straightforward, single-day trip that will take you about 44 minutes to complete. With no highway driving, expect a local feel throughout the journey. The estimated fuel cost is around $6, making it an economical option. This route is perfect for a quick excursion within the Southeast region, and you won't need to worry about breaking it up over multiple days. It’s designed for a single, easy transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrenceburg Highway | 16.5 mi | 18m |
| Andrew Jackson Highway | 10.8 mi | 12m |
| North Locust Avenue | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Hampshire Pike | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| West 7th Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East Gaines Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Military Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lawrenceburg Highway
— 16.5 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrenceburg, TN and Columbia, 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
17 mi
·
18 min
·
Lawrenceburg Highway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Toward 412
8
Turn right onto US 412 Business
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Hampshire Pike
9
Continue on US 412 Business
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West 7th Street
10
Arrive at destination
West 7th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 31.6 — 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
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Gaines Street
Turn left onto East Gaines Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 43 / North Locust Avenue
Turn left onto US 43 / North Locust Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
31.2 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward 412
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward 412
4
31.6 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
US 412 Business / Hampshire Pike
Turn right onto US 412 Business / Hampshire Pike
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.68 one way
$11.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.23 | $12.46 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.99 | $13.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.01 | $16.03 |
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 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.08 | $2.32 |
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
Columbia, TN
Morning in Columbia on Sunday
Local time
6:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Partly Cloudy
SSW 5 to 10 mph
1% chance
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
13 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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
The drive is characterized as 'turn-heavy' and local, meaning you’ll be navigating surface streets and county roads rather than high-speed highways, as indicated by the 0% highway share. The longest continuous stretch you’ll encounter is 16.5 miles along Lawrenceburg Highway. Expect a dynamic driving experience with frequent turns and changes in scenery as you traverse local landscapes. This isn't a monotonous interstate cruise; rather, it’s a more engaged local road experience.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.5 mi on Lawrenceburg Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Military Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lawrenceburg, TN to Columbia, TN is easy. At 44m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Military Avenue): Navigation decision point; near the start (East Gaines Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 43 / North Locust Avenue): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Lawrenceburg, TN
Full guide →Lawrenceburg is a good-sized town in the southern portion of Middle Tennessee.
Arriving 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.
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: 36.3 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.5 miles on Lawrenceburg Highway. 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: near the start (North Military Avenue): Navigation decision point; near the start (East Gaines Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 43 / North Locust Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Columbia, 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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