How far is Lakesite, TN from City of Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Lakesite, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 102 miles (164.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.7 miles (136.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
101.94 mi
01h 56m
Flight
84.67 mi
136.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.67 mi
Kilometers
136.26 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.94 mi
Kilometers
164.06 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Murfreesboro
Wed, Sep 23, 11:28 AM CDT
Return by in Lakesite
Wed, Sep 23, 2:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakesite
2026-09-23T10:31
Arrive City of Murfreesboro
Wed, Sep 23, 12:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakesite
9:30 PM EDT
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
McMinnville
TN

City in Tennessee

From Lakesite
50.9 mi
00h 58m
To City of Murfreesboro
51 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lakesite and City of Murfreesboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakesite and City of Murfreesboro.

  1. 1

    Start on Bayview Road

    1010 ft · 44 sec · Bayview Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight left

    30 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Shoreline Drive

    93 m · 14 sec · Shoreline Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Shoreline Drive

    1036 ft · 47 sec · Shoreline Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Hixson Pike

    6.4 mi · 11 min · Hixson Pike

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Tsati Terrace

    2894 ft · 59 sec · Tsati Terrace

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    2123 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    12.6 mi · 17 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Highway 8

    7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 8

  13. 13

    Continue on Harrison Ferry Road

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Harrison Ferry Road

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Beersheba Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Beersheba Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on East Colville Street

    2452 ft · 46 sec · East Colville Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Chancery Street

    645 ft · 20 sec · South Chancery Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Morford Street

    1334 ft · 27 sec · West Morford Street

  18. 18

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Nashville Highway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Nashville Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on McMinnville Highway

    8.1 mi · 11 min · McMinnville Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on East Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on John Bragg Highway

    15.6 mi · 18 min · John Bragg Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Southeast Broad Street

    2724 ft · 50 sec · Southeast Broad Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Northwest Broad Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Northwest Broad Street

  26. 26

    Turn left

    1014 ft · 37 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

    1914 ft · 42 sec · Old Fort Parkway

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Golf Lane

    2149 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Golf Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakesite and City of 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
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tsati Terrace
32 mi · 31%
John Bragg Highway
15.6 mi · 15%
Harrison Ferry Road
12.3 mi · 12%
Nashville Highway
10.2 mi · 10%
McMinnville Highway
8.14 mi · 8%
State Highway 8
7.31 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

John Bragg Highway

Continue on John Bragg Highway

15.6 mi · 00h 18m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
84.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McMinnville
00h 58m from Lakesite
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lakesite and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lakesite to City of Murfreesboro?

The road trip is about 102 miles (164.1 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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 50.9 miles from Lakesite and 51 miles from City of Murfreesboro.

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 17.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.66 one way or $29.31 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 Lakesite and City of Murfreesboro, 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 Lakesite and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Murfreesboro.

Stop Ideas Near McMinnville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

104 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakesite and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 84.67 mi (136.26 km).

Lakesite

#1 Lakesite

City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,866
Coordinates35.2086800, -85.1269000
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
City of Murfreesboro

#2 City of Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population146,900
Coordinates35.8509200, -86.4092800
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Bayview Road (-85.12683, 35.208668)
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
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.

One-way fuel
3.6 gal
13.62 L · about $14.66
Round trip
$29.31
7.2 gal · 27.24 L
Estimated CO2
32 kg one way
Round trip: 64 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.07 $14.66 $29.31
Mid-grade $4.51 $16.24 $32.48
Premium $4.92 $17.72 $35.45
Diesel $6.21 $22.35 $44.70

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 · Sep 22, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Lakesite, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN. The current time in Lakesite is 10:31:18, although it is 09:31:18 in City of Murfreesboro.

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.