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

The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Dyer, TN is about 186 miles (299.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.3 miles (233.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
186.06 mi
03h 33m
Flight
145.31 mi
233.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.31 mi
Kilometers
233.86 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.06 mi
Kilometers
299.44 km
Drive Time
03h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dyer
Wed, Sep 23, 3:25 PM CDT
Return by in City of Murfreesboro
Wed, Sep 23, 6:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Murfreesboro
2026-09-23T11:51
Arrive Dyer
Wed, Sep 23, 3:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Murfreesboro
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lobelville
TN

Human settlement in Perry County, Tennessee, United States of America

From City of Murfreesboro
92.9 mi
01h 46m
To Dyer
93.1 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Golf Lane

    2149 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Old Fort Parkway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Old Fort Parkway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 24 West: Nashville

    2520 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    53.7 mi · 58 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    93.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45: Trenton

    1704 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Highland Avenue

    4.4 mi · 8 min · North Highland Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right

    9.8 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Central Avenue

    12.9 mi · 15 min · North Central Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North College Street

    130 m · 9 sec · North College Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Dyer Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Dyer Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Trenton Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Trenton Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
147 mi · 79%
North Highland Avenue
14.3 mi · 8%
North Central Avenue
12.9 mi · 7%
I 24 West
3.78 mi · 2%
South Main Street
2.11 mi · 1%
Trenton Highway
1.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Tennessee National Guard Parkway

Merge slight left

93.6 mi · 01h 40m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.7 mi
145.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lobelville
01h 46m from City of Murfreesboro
Leave By
9:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Murfreesboro and Mostly Sunny near Dyer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 186 miles (299.4 km) and usually takes 03h 33m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lobelville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.9 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 93.1 miles from Dyer.

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

The direct path is about 145.3 miles (233.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.7 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.69 one way or $53.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around City of Murfreesboro and Mostly Sunny near Dyer.

Stop Ideas Near Lobelville

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

92 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

100 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Dyer. Straight-line distance: 145.31 mi (233.86 km).

City of Murfreesboro

#1 City of Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Dyer

Human settlement in Gibson County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population2,203
Coordinates36.0667300, -88.9939500
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Murfreesboro (-86.40928, 35.85092)
End: Dyer (-88.99395, 36.06673)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 299 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.56 gal
24.85 L · about $26.69
Round trip
$53.37
13.12 gal · 49.7 L
Estimated CO2
58.3 kg one way
Round trip: 116.6 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.07 $26.69 $53.37
Mid-grade $4.53 $29.70 $59.39
Premium $4.94 $32.40 $64.80
Diesel $6.22 $40.77 $81.54

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Murfreesboro and Dyer. The current time is 11:51:31.

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.