How far is Lafayette, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Lafayette, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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
66.1 mi
01h 22m
Flight
50.9 mi
81.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.9 mi
Kilometers
81.91 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.1 mi
Kilometers
106.37 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Tue, May 5, 3:43 PM CDT
Return by in Lafayette
Tue, May 5, 5:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lafayette
2026-05-05T14:20
Arrive Murfreesboro
Tue, May 5, 3:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:46 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
32.9 mi
00h 41m
To Murfreesboro
33.2 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 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 the route

    6 m · 1 sec

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto Public Square

    32 m · 2 sec · Public Square

  3. 3

    Continue on College Street

    2599 ft · 54 sec · College Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Hartsville Road

    11.5 mi · 17 min · Hartsville Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    8.7 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    12.9 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Public Square

    41 m · 2 sec · South Cumberland Street

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto South Cumberland Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · South Cumberland Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward I 40 West: Nashville

    888 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

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

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    21 mi · 23 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  13. 13

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

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

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

    1865 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    2351 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto New Nashville Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Northwest Broad Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Northwest Broad Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1091 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Maple Street

    42 m · 4 sec · South Maple Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto South Public Square

    142 m · 13 sec · South Public Square

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  24. 24

    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

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.

Directions
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi · 32%
Hartsville Road
11.5 mi · 17%
Northwest Broad Street
3.7 mi · 6%
I 40 West
2.41 mi · 4%
South Cumberland Street
1.79 mi · 3%
I 840 West
1.07 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
50.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebanon
00h 41m from Lafayette
Leave By
3:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lafayette and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 66.1 miles (106.4 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.9 miles from Lafayette and 33.2 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 3:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.79 one way or $17.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lafayette and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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: 50.9 mi (81.91 km).

Lafayette

#1 Lafayette

Human settlement in Macon County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population5,271
Coordinates36.5211600, -86.0263700
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Public Square (-86.026281, 36.521077)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
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.

One-way fuel
2.33 gal
8.83 L · about $8.79
Round trip
$17.57
4.66 gal · 17.66 L
Estimated CO2
20.7 kg one way
Round trip: 41.4 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.79 $17.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.91 $19.82
Premium $4.65 $10.84 $21.69
Diesel $5.30 $12.36 $24.72

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Lafayette and Murfreesboro. The current time is 14:20:53.

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.