How far is City of Murfreesboro, TN from Dunlap, TN?

The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Dunlap, TN is about 77.4 miles (124.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
77.37 mi
01h 47m
Flight
66.12 mi
106.41 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.12 mi
Kilometers
106.41 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.37 mi
Kilometers
124.51 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dunlap
Sat, Apr 11, 5:33 AM CDT
Return by in City of Murfreesboro
Sat, Apr 11, 7:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Murfreesboro
2026-04-11T03:46
Arrive Dunlap
Sat, Apr 11, 5:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Murfreesboro
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
McMinnville
TN

City in Tennessee

From City of Murfreesboro
38.6 mi
00h 53m
To Dunlap
38.7 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Murfreesboro and Dunlap.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Murfreesboro and Dunlap.

  1. 1

    Start on Golf Lane

    2237 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Old Fort Parkway

    1973 ft · 45 sec · Old Fort Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    819 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    55 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Northwest Broad Street

    1 km · 1 min · Northwest Broad Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Southeast Broad Street

    2724 ft · 53 sec · Southeast Broad Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on John Bragg Highway

    15.6 mi · 19 min · John Bragg Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on West Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on McMinnville Highway

    8.2 mi · 11 min · McMinnville Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Nashville Highway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Nashville Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West Main Street

    94 m · 12 sec · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on West Main Street

    1874 ft · 41 sec · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on East Main Street

    1884 ft · 43 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Beersheba Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Beersheba Highway

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Harrison Ferry Road

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Harrison Ferry Road

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 8

    7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 8

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right

    12.3 mi · 17 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    1405 ft · 22 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Rankin Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Rankin Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rankin Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Murfreesboro and Dunlap.

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John Bragg Highway
15.6 mi · 20%
Harrison Ferry Road
12.3 mi · 16%
Nashville Highway
10.1 mi · 13%
McMinnville Highway
8.15 mi · 11%
State Highway 8
7.58 mi · 10%
West Main Street
3.55 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

John Bragg Highway

Continue on John Bragg Highway

15.6 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
66.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McMinnville
00h 53m from City of Murfreesboro
Leave By
2:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving City of Murfreesboro and Sunny near Dunlap.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from City of Murfreesboro to Dunlap?

The road trip is about 77.4 miles (124.5 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

McMinnville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.6 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 38.7 miles from Dunlap.

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

The direct path is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 2:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.01 one way or $22.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Murfreesboro and Sunny near Dunlap.

Stop Ideas Near McMinnville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

104 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Dunlap. Straight-line distance: 66.12 mi (106.41 km).

City of Murfreesboro

#1 City of Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population146,900
Coordinates35.8509200, -86.4092800
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Dunlap

#2 Dunlap

City in Tennessee, USA

Population5,237
Coordinates35.3714600, -85.3905200
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Murfreesboro (-86.40928, 35.85092)
End: Dunlap (-85.39052, 35.37146)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.92 gal
11.04 L · about $11.01
Round trip
$22.02
5.84 gal · 22.08 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 51.9 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.01 $22.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.42 $24.84
Premium $4.65 $13.59 $27.18
Diesel $5.30 $15.49 $30.98

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Murfreesboro and Dunlap. The current time is 03:46:01.

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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.