How far is City of Murfreesboro, TN from Lakesite, TN?
The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Lakesite, TN is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.7 miles (136.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Murfreesboro and Lakesite.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Murfreesboro and Lakesite.
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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
2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
94 m · 12 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1874 ft · 41 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1884 ft · 43 sec · East Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Beersheba Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Beersheba Highway
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Turn slight left onto Harrison Ferry Road
12.3 mi · 17 min · Harrison Ferry Road
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Continue on State Highway 8
7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 8
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At the end of the road, turn right
12.6 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
11.5 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Merge slight right
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 319: Hixson Pike, Soddy Daisy
1816 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto Tsati Terrace
1.2 km · 1 min · Tsati Terrace
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Continue on Hixson Pike
4 mi · 7 min · Hixson Pike
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Keep slight right to continue on Hixson Pike
2.4 mi · 4 min · Hixson Pike
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Turn left onto Shoreline Drive
1036 ft · 49 sec · Shoreline Drive
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Continue on Shoreline Drive
93 m · 17 sec · Shoreline Drive
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Turn sharp right
104 m · 15 sec
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Continue on Bayview Road
764 ft · 34 sec · Bayview Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bayview Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Murfreesboro and Lakesite.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
John Bragg Highway
Continue on John Bragg Highway
15.6 mi · 00h 19m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Murfreesboro to Lakesite?
The road trip is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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 51.1 miles from Lakesite.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.7 miles (136.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.64 one way or $29.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between City of Murfreesboro and Lakesite, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around City of Murfreesboro and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lakesite.
Stop Ideas Near McMinnville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Lakesite. Straight-line distance: 84.67 mi (136.26 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 Lakesite
City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 1,866 |
| Coordinates | 35.2086800, -85.1269000 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakesite (-85.1269, 35.20868)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 164 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 | $4.07 | $14.64 | $29.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.53 | $16.30 | $32.59 |
| Premium | $4.94 | $17.78 | $35.56 |
| Diesel | $6.22 | $22.37 | $44.75 |
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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