Drive Time
1h 33m
Distance
85.8 mi
Route Type
Turn-heavy local drive
Quick day tripSame Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
The drive from Lawrenceburg, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN covers 85.8 miles and takes about 1h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Military Avenue, East Gaines Street, North Locust Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
42.9 miles from Lawrenceburg, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 33m drive with frequent turns across 85.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Military Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Gaines Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Locust Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Andrew Jackson Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lawrenceburg Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 840 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 840 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tennessee National Guard Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrenceburg, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN.
Start on the route
Turn right onto North Military Avenue
Turn left onto East Gaines Street
Turn left onto North Locust Avenue
Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
Continue on Lawrenceburg Highway
Take the exit left
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 840: Memphis, Knoxville
Keep slight right to continue on 840: Knoxville, Murfreesboro
Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro
Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway
Turn slight left
Turn left onto Golf Lane
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.9 miles or 46m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Murfreesboro, TN than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Lawrenceburg, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lawrenceburg, TN
This is one driving day of about 85.8 miles and 1h 33m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.9 mi from Lawrenceburg, TN · 46m into the drive
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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 42.9 miles from Lawrenceburg, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into City of Murfreesboro, TN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around City of Murfreesboro, TN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$12.74 one way
$25.48 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $14.37 | $28.73 |
| premium | $4.65 | $15.72 | $31.44 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $17.92 | $35.83 |
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals (1 day)
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30 kg one way.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Lawrenceburg on Saturday
Local time
3:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in City of Murfreesboro on Saturday
Local time
3:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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