How far is Murfreesboro, TN from Lake Tansi, TN?
The driving distance from Murfreesboro, TN to Lake Tansi, TN is about 100.9 miles (162.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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 02h 19m.
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.
Human settlement in White County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Murfreesboro and Lake Tansi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Murfreesboro and Lake Tansi.
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Start on South Spring Street
89 m · 17 sec · South Spring Street
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Turn right onto East Vine Street
113 m · 24 sec · East Vine Street
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Turn left onto South Church Street
983 ft · 33 sec · South Church Street
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Turn left onto Southeast Broad Street
2724 ft · 53 sec · Southeast Broad Street
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Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
2.1 mi · 4 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
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Continue on John Bragg Highway
15.6 mi · 19 min · John Bragg Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on McMinnville Highway
8.2 mi · 11 min · McMinnville Highway
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Continue on Nashville Highway
10.1 mi · 12 min · Nashville Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
2256 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street
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Take the exit slight right
24.7 mi · 29 min
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Merge slight right onto Spencer Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Spencer Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1473 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right
82 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Mayberry Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Mayberry Street
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Turn right onto West Bockman Way
1.3 km · 1 min · West Bockman Way
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Continue on Crossville Highway
20.9 mi · 31 min · Crossville Highway
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Continue on Sparta Highway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Sparta Highway
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Turn right onto West Avenue
2330 ft · 42 sec · West Avenue
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Turn right onto Miller Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Miller Avenue
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Turn right onto Lantana Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Lantana Road
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Turn left onto Dunbar Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Dunbar Road
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Turn left onto Cheyenne Drive
69 m · 10 sec · Cheyenne Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cheyenne Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Murfreesboro and Lake Tansi.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Main Street
Take the exit slight right
24.7 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Murfreesboro and Partly Cloudy near Lake Tansi.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Murfreesboro to Lake Tansi?
The road trip is about 100.9 miles (162.4 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?
Doyle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.4 miles from Murfreesboro and 50.5 miles from Lake Tansi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 1:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.42 one way or $26.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Murfreesboro and Partly Cloudy near Lake Tansi.
Stop Ideas Near Doyle
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 Doyle.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and Lake Tansi. Straight-line distance: 74.83 mi (120.42 km).
#1 Murfreesboro
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 150,757 |
| Coordinates | 35.8456200, -86.3902700 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Tansi
Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Tennessee
| Population | 3,803 |
| Coordinates | 35.8728500, -85.0544000 |
| Altitude | 585 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Tansi (-85.0544, 35.87285)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 162 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $13.42 | $26.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.14 | $30.28 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.57 | $33.14 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.88 | $37.76 |
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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