How far is Dickson, TN from Lawrenceburg, TN?

The driving distance from Dickson, TN to Lawrenceburg, TN is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
74.28 mi
01h 31m
Flight
57.75 mi
92.94 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.75 mi
Kilometers
92.94 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.28 mi
Kilometers
119.55 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrenceburg
Thu, Oct 15, 2:06 PM CDT
Return by in Dickson
Thu, Oct 15, 3:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dickson
2026-10-15T12:35
Arrive Lawrenceburg
Thu, Oct 15, 2:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dickson
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Columbia
TN

The county seat of Maury County, Tennessee.

From Dickson
37.2 mi
00h 45m
To Lawrenceburg
37.2 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
90°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dickson and Lawrenceburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dickson and Lawrenceburg.

  1. 1

    Start on West College Street

    3115 ft · 1 min · West College Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto SR 46

    8.4 mi · 12 min · SR 46

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 46

    2.6 mi · 4 min · State Highway 46

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 7

    21.3 mi · 25 min · State Highway 7

  5. 5

    Continue on Santa Fe Pike

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Santa Fe Pike

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Industrial Park Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Industrial Park Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    943 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    34.6 mi · 40 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Gaines Street

    1469 ft · 31 sec · East Gaines Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Jeter Way

    36 m · 7 sec · Jeter Way

  11. 11

    Turn right

    26 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dickson and Lawrenceburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Industrial Park Road
36.6 mi · 49%
State Highway 7
21.3 mi · 29%
SR 46
8.36 mi · 11%
Santa Fe Pike
4.57 mi · 6%
State Highway 46
2.57 mi · 3%
West College Street
0.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Industrial Park Road

Merge slight left

34.6 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
57.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbia
00h 45m from Dickson
Leave By
3:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dickson and Sunny near Lawrenceburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dickson to Lawrenceburg?

The road trip is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.2 miles from Dickson and 37.2 miles from Lawrenceburg.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 3:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.23 one way or $20.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dickson and Sunny near Lawrenceburg.

Stop Ideas Near Columbia

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Columbia, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Columbia.

BUS

Nashville, TN

64 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

106 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dickson and Lawrenceburg. Straight-line distance: 57.75 mi (92.94 km).

Dickson

#1 Dickson

City in Tennessee, USA

Population15,543
Coordinates36.0770000, -87.3877900
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Lawrenceburg

#2 Lawrenceburg

City in Indiana, USA

Population11,066
Coordinates35.2423000, -87.3347400
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: Dickson (-87.38779, 36.077)
End: Lawrenceburg (-87.33474, 35.2423)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.62 gal
9.92 L · about $10.23
Round trip
$20.46
5.24 gal · 19.84 L
Estimated CO2
23.3 kg one way
Round trip: 46.6 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.90 $10.23 $20.46
Mid-grade $4.37 $11.44 $22.87
Premium $4.77 $12.51 $25.02
Diesel $6.00 $15.73 $31.45

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Dickson and Lawrenceburg. The current time is 12:35:12.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.