How far is City of Murfreesboro, TN from Lake Tansi, TN?
The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Lake Tansi, TN is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.9 miles (122.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Tennessee
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Murfreesboro and Lake Tansi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Murfreesboro and Lake Tansi.
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Start on Golf Lane
2237 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane
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Turn left onto Old Fort Parkway
1973 ft · 45 sec · Old Fort Parkway
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Turn slight right
819 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right
55 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Northwest Broad Street
1 km · 1 min · Northwest Broad Street
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Continue on Southeast Broad Street
2724 ft · 53 sec · Southeast Broad Street
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Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
2.1 mi · 4 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
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Continue on John Bragg Highway
15.6 mi · 19 min · John Bragg Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on McMinnville Highway
8.2 mi · 11 min · McMinnville Highway
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Continue on Nashville Highway
10.1 mi · 12 min · Nashville Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
2256 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street
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Take the exit slight right
24.7 mi · 29 min
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Merge slight right onto Spencer Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Spencer Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1473 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right
82 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Mayberry Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Mayberry Street
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Turn right onto West Bockman Way
1.3 km · 1 min · West Bockman Way
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Continue on Crossville Highway
20.9 mi · 31 min · Crossville Highway
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Continue on Sparta Highway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Sparta Highway
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Turn right onto West Avenue
2330 ft · 42 sec · West Avenue
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Turn right onto Miller Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Miller Avenue
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Turn right onto Lantana Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Lantana Road
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Turn left onto Dunbar Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Dunbar Road
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Turn left onto Cheyenne Drive
69 m · 10 sec · Cheyenne Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cheyenne Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Murfreesboro and Lake Tansi.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Main Street
Take the exit slight right
24.7 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Cloudy leaving City of Murfreesboro and Partly Sunny near Lake Tansi.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Murfreesboro to Lake Tansi?
The road trip is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km) and usually takes 02h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
McMinnville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 51.2 miles from Lake Tansi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.9 miles (122.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:44 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.90 one way or $25.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around City of Murfreesboro and Partly Sunny near Lake Tansi.
Stop Ideas Near McMinnville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McMinnville.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Lake Tansi. Straight-line distance: 75.88 mi (122.12 km).
#1 City of Murfreesboro
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 146,900 |
| Coordinates | 35.8509200, -86.4092800 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Tansi
Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Tennessee
| Population | 3,803 |
| Coordinates | 35.8728500, -85.0544000 |
| Altitude | 585 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Tansi (-85.0544, 35.87285)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 165 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $12.90 | $25.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.04 | $14.58 | $29.15 |
| Premium | $4.45 | $16.06 | $32.12 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $21.01 | $42.02 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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