How far is Lawrenceburg, TN from Columbia, TN?

The driving distance from Lawrenceburg, TN to Columbia, TN is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.29 mi
00h 44m
Flight
30.78 mi
49.54 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.78 mi
Kilometers
49.54 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.29 mi
Kilometers
58.4 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbia
Wed, Apr 15, 3:24 PM CDT
Return by in Lawrenceburg
Wed, Apr 15, 4:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrenceburg
2026-04-15T14:40
Arrive Columbia
Wed, Apr 15, 3:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lawrenceburg
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mount Pleasant
TN

City in Maury County, Tennessee, United States

From Lawrenceburg
18.1 mi
00h 22m
To Columbia
18.1 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
62°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    38 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Military Avenue

    35 m · 11 sec · North Military Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Gaines Street

    1268 ft · 33 sec · East Gaines Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Locust Avenue

    3.6 mi · 4 min · North Locust Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    10.8 mi · 12 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Lawrenceburg Highway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · Lawrenceburg Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward 412

    1818 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Hampshire Pike

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Hampshire Pike

  9. 9

    Continue on West 7th Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West 7th Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lawrenceburg Highway
16.5 mi · 46%
Andrew Jackson Highway
10.8 mi · 30%
North Locust Avenue
3.6 mi · 10%
Hampshire Pike
3.24 mi · 9%
West 7th Street
1.49 mi · 4%
412
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Lawrenceburg Highway

Continue on Lawrenceburg Highway

16.5 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
30.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Pleasant
00h 22m from Lawrenceburg
Leave By
7:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Lawrenceburg and Partly Cloudy near Columbia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mount Pleasant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Lawrenceburg and 18.1 miles from Columbia.

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

The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.83 one way or $9.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Lawrenceburg and Partly Cloudy near Columbia.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Pleasant

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

79 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

112 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrenceburg and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 30.78 mi (49.54 km).

Lawrenceburg

#1 Lawrenceburg

City in Indiana, USA

Population11,066
Coordinates35.2423000, -87.3347400
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Columbia

#2 Columbia

The county seat of Maury County, Tennessee.

Population41,826
Coordinates35.6150700, -87.0352800
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawrenceburg (-87.33474, 35.2423)
End: Columbia (-87.03528, 35.61507)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.85 L · about $4.83
Round trip
$9.65
2.56 gal · 9.7 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.83 $9.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.44 $10.89
Premium $4.65 $5.96 $11.91
Diesel $5.30 $6.79 $13.58

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 Lawrenceburg and Columbia. The current time is 14:40:03.

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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.