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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Halfway Point
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City in Maury County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrenceburg and Columbia.
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Start on the route
38 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto North Military Avenue
35 m · 11 sec · North Military Avenue
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Turn left onto East Gaines Street
1268 ft · 33 sec · East Gaines Street
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Turn left onto North Locust Avenue
3.6 mi · 4 min · North Locust Avenue
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
10.8 mi · 12 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on Lawrenceburg Highway
16.5 mi · 19 min · Lawrenceburg Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 412
1818 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto Hampshire Pike
3.2 mi · 5 min · Hampshire Pike
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Continue on West 7th Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · West 7th Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Pleasant.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawrenceburg and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 30.78 mi (49.54 km).
#1 Lawrenceburg
City in Indiana, USA
| Population | 11,066 |
| Coordinates | 35.2423000, -87.3347400 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbia
The county seat of Maury County, Tennessee.
| Population | 41,826 |
| Coordinates | 35.6150700, -87.0352800 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: Columbia (-87.03528, 35.61507)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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