How far is Lafayette, TN from City of Murfreesboro, TN?
The driving distance from Lafayette, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51 miles (82.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.
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 Wilson County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and City of Murfreesboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and City of Murfreesboro.
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Start on the route
6 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto Public Square
32 m · 2 sec · Public Square
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Continue on College Street
2599 ft · 54 sec · College Street
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Continue on Hartsville Road
11.5 mi · 17 min · Hartsville Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
8.7 mi · 14 min
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Turn left
12.9 mi · 20 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Public Square
41 m · 2 sec · South Cumberland Street
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Exit the rotary onto South Cumberland Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · South Cumberland Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 40 West: Nashville
888 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi · 23 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41, US 70S: Murfreesboro, Smyrna
1155 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South, US 70S East: Murfreesbord
1865 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right
2351 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto New Nashville Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway
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Continue on Northwest Broad Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · Northwest Broad Street
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Turn right
1038 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway
1914 ft · 42 sec · Old Fort Parkway
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Turn right onto Golf Lane
2149 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Golf Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette and City of Murfreesboro.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Sunny leaving Lafayette and Partly Cloudy near City of Murfreesboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to City of Murfreesboro?
The road trip is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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 33.1 miles from Lafayette and 32.7 miles from City of Murfreesboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51 miles (82.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 3:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.06 one way or $18.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lafayette and Partly Cloudy near City of Murfreesboro.
Stop Ideas Near Lebanon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 51 mi (82.07 km).
#1 Lafayette
Human settlement in Macon County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 5,271 |
| Coordinates | 36.5211600, -86.0263700 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Murfreesboro
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 146,900 |
| Coordinates | 35.8509200, -86.4092800 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 106 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $3.90 | $9.06 | $18.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $10.13 | $20.25 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $11.08 | $22.15 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $13.92 | $27.85 |
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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