How far is Murfreesboro, TN from Lakewood, TN?
The driving distance from Murfreesboro, TN to Lakewood, TN is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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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 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Murfreesboro and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Murfreesboro and Lakewood.
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Start on South Spring Street
26 m · 11 sec · South Spring Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
106 m · 10 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Church Street
35 m · 3 sec · North Church Street
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Turn slight left onto North Public Square
120 m · 12 sec · North Public Square
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Turn slight right onto West Main Street
1237 ft · 36 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Northwest Broad Street
1482 ft · 32 sec · Northwest Broad Street
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Turn left
1014 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Old Fort Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 24 West: Nashville
2520 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
21.7 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 255: Harding Place
1090 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Harding Place
1.2 mi · 2 min · Harding Place
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Turn straight
144 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Donelson Pike
3.4 mi · 6 min · Donelson Pike
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Take the ramp straight
2149 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Old Hickory Boulevard
1375 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Old Hickory Boulevard
5.7 mi · 9 min · Old Hickory Boulevard
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Turn right
6 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Murfreesboro and Lakewood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 24 West
Merge slight left
21.7 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Murfreesboro and Partly Sunny near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Murfreesboro to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
La Vergne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.7 miles from Murfreesboro and 19.7 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.12 one way or $10.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Murfreesboro and Partly Sunny near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near La Vergne
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 La Vergne.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 30.69 mi (49.39 km).
#1 Murfreesboro
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 150,757 |
| Coordinates | 35.8456200, -86.3902700 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lakewood
Lakewood is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.2431100, -86.6355500 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakewood (-86.63555, 36.24311)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $3.68 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $5.77 | $11.54 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $6.34 | $12.69 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $8.20 | $16.39 |
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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