How far is Waynesboro, VA from Lawrenceburg, TN?

The driving distance from Waynesboro, VA to Lawrenceburg, TN is about 598.1 miles (962.5 km), with a travel time of about 10h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 507 miles (815.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
598.04 mi
10h 56m
Flight
506.96 mi
815.87 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
506.96 mi
Kilometers
815.87 km
Flight Time
01h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
598.04 mi
Kilometers
962.46 km
Drive Time
10h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrenceburg
Fri, Oct 16, 12:26 AM CDT
Return by in Waynesboro
Fri, Oct 16, 12:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waynesboro
2026-10-15T14:29
Arrive Lawrenceburg
Fri, Oct 16, 1:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
10h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:57 PM to 5:27 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
2:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waynesboro
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
White Pine
TN

City in Tennessee, United States of America

From Waynesboro
297.9 mi
05h 28m
To Lawrenceburg
300.2 mi
05h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph S
Destination
90°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Wayne Avenue

    160 m · 24 sec · South Wayne Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Broad Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Broad Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Rosser Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Rosser Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1780 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    37.3 mi · 40 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    117.1 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    148.2 mi · 2 hr 39 min

  9. 9

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    132.7 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    44.6 mi · 48 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville

    1805 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Huntsville

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 12 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward 412, 99: Columbia, Chapel Hill

    1053 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on 412: Columbia

    49 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Bear Creek Pike

    30.4 mi · 35 min · Bear Creek Pike

  20. 20

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    10.8 mi · 12 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on North Locust Avenue

    3.6 mi · 4 min · North Locust Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Gaines Street

    1469 ft · 31 sec · East Gaines Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Jeter Way

    36 m · 7 sec · Jeter Way

  24. 24

    Turn right

    26 m · 6 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
25 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rosser Avenue
306 mi · 51%
Nashville
133 mi · 22%
I 40 West
53.5 mi · 9%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
44.6 mi · 7%
Bear Creek Pike
30.4 mi · 5%
I 65 South
13.1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Rosser Avenue

Keep slight left

148 mi · 02h 39m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
10h 56m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
21h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+91.1 mi
507 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Pine
05h 28m from Waynesboro
Leave By
2:06 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Waynesboro and Sunny near Lawrenceburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 598.1 miles (962.5 km) and usually takes 10h 56m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

White Pine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 297.9 miles from Waynesboro and 300.2 miles from Lawrenceburg.

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

The direct path is about 507 miles (815.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 91.1 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $87.31 one way or $174.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 187.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Waynesboro and Lawrenceburg, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Waynesboro and Sunny near Lawrenceburg.

Stop Ideas Near White Pine

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around White Pine and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Parrottsville, Tennessee Official Website
Scenic stop 13.4 mi away

City of Parrottsville, Tennessee Official Website

Parrottsville , TN
2101 Old Parrottsville Hwy, Parrottsville, TN 37843
Rating 4.6/5 52 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.8 mi away

Newport City Hall

Newport , TN
300 E Main St, Newport, TN 37821
Rating 1.0/5 1 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White Pine.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waynesboro and Lawrenceburg. Straight-line distance: 506.96 mi (815.87 km).

Waynesboro

#1 Waynesboro

Independent city in Virginia, United States

Population22,741
Coordinates38.0684700, -78.8894700
Altitude392
CountryUnited States
Lawrenceburg

#2 Lawrenceburg

City in Indiana, USA

Population11,066
Coordinates35.2423000, -87.3347400
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: Waynesboro (-78.88947, 38.06847)
End: Lawrenceburg (-87.33474, 35.2423)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 962 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)19h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
21.1 gal
79.88 L · about $87.31
Round trip
$174.62
42.2 gal · 159.76 L
Estimated CO2
187.5 kg one way
Round trip: 375 kg / 827 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $87.31 $174.62
Mid-grade $4.63 $97.74 $195.47
Premium $5.01 $105.77 $211.55
Diesel $6.21 $131.07 $262.15

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 Virginia · Oct 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Waynesboro, VA and Lawrenceburg, TN. The current time in Waynesboro is 14:29:32, although it is 13:29:32 in Lawrenceburg.

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.