How far is Lafayette, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Lafayette, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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
69.1 mi
01h 13m
Flight
44.41 mi
71.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.41 mi
Kilometers
71.47 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.1 mi
Kilometers
111.2 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Wed, Apr 15, 7:05 AM CDT
Return by in Lafayette
Wed, Apr 15, 8:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lafayette
2026-04-15T05:52
Arrive Murfreesboro
Wed, Apr 15, 7:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lafayette
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
Lebanon
TN

City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States

From Lafayette
34.5 mi
00h 36m
To Murfreesboro
34.6 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and Murfreesboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Murfreesboro.

  1. 1

    Start on Nashville Highway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Nashville Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    746 ft · 18 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    32.6 mi · 35 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    21 mi · 23 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41, US 70S: Murfreesboro, Smyrna

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South, US 70S East: Murfreesbord

    1865 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    2351 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto New Nashville Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Northwest Broad Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Northwest Broad Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1091 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Maple Street

    42 m · 4 sec · South Maple Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto South Public Square

    142 m · 13 sec · South Public Square

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette and Murfreesboro.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville Highway
37.5 mi · 54%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi · 30%
Northwest Broad Street
3.7 mi · 5%
I 840 West
1.07 mi · 2%
US 41 South
0.8 mi · 1%
New Nashville Highway
0.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Nashville Highway

Merge slight left

32.6 mi · 00h 35m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.7 mi
44.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebanon
00h 36m from Lafayette
Leave By
4:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lafayette and Partly Cloudy near Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Murfreesboro?

The road trip is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.5 miles from Lafayette and 34.6 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 4:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.20 one way or $18.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lafayette and Partly Cloudy near Murfreesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Lebanon

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lebanon, 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 Lebanon.

BUS

Nashville, TN

44 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

103 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 44.41 mi (71.47 km).

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#1 Lafayette

Lafayette is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.1858900, -85.7160900
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Nashville Highway (-85.716092, 36.185897)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.44 gal
9.23 L · about $9.20
Round trip
$18.40
4.88 gal · 18.46 L
Estimated CO2
21.7 kg one way
Round trip: 43.4 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.20 $18.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.38 $20.75
Premium $4.65 $11.36 $22.71
Diesel $5.30 $12.94 $25.88

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lafayette and Murfreesboro. The current time is 05:52:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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