How far is Dandridge, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Dandridge, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 197 miles (317.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.9 miles (268.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
197.01 mi
03h 21m
Flight
166.87 mi
268.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.87 mi
Kilometers
268.55 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.01 mi
Kilometers
317.06 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Sat, Apr 18, 1:27 AM CDT
Return by in Dandridge
Sat, Apr 18, 5:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dandridge
2026-04-17T23:06
Arrive Murfreesboro
Sat, Apr 18, 2:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:21 AM to 10:21 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
10:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dandridge
9:00 PM EDT
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
Crossville
TN

City in and county seat of Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States

From Dandridge
105.8 mi
01h 40m
To Murfreesboro
91.3 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
89°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dandridge and Murfreesboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dandridge and Murfreesboro.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    23 m · 7 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chestnut Hill Road

    525 ft · 16 sec · Chestnut Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Meeting Street

    1 km · 1 min · West Meeting Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1823 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    46.8 mi · 53 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    132.7 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  8. 8

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

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    21 mi · 23 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41, US 70S: Murfreesboro, Smyrna

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South, US 70S East: Murfreesbord

    1865 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    2351 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto New Nashville Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Northwest Broad Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Northwest Broad Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1091 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Maple Street

    42 m · 4 sec · South Maple Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto South Public Square

    142 m · 13 sec · South Public Square

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dandridge and Murfreesboro.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
133 mi · 67%
West Meeting Street
47.8 mi · 24%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi · 11%
Northwest Broad Street
3.7 mi · 2%
I 840 West
1.07 mi · 1%
US 41 South
0.8 mi
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

133 mi · 02h 23m

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 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.1 mi
166.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crossville
01h 40m from Dandridge
Leave By
10:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Dandridge and Mostly Sunny near Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dandridge to Murfreesboro?

The road trip is about 197 miles (317.1 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?

Crossville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.8 miles from Dandridge and 91.3 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 166.9 miles (268.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.21 one way or $52.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Dandridge and Mostly Sunny near Murfreesboro.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dandridge and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 166.87 mi (268.55 km).

Dandridge

#1 Dandridge

Town in Jefferson County, Tennessee, United States

Population3,182
Coordinates36.0153700, -83.4148900
Altitude304
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-83.41487, 36.015312)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 317 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.95 gal
26.32 L · about $26.21
Round trip
$52.42
13.9 gal · 52.64 L
Estimated CO2
61.8 kg one way
Round trip: 123.5 kg / 272 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.21 $52.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.56 $59.12
Premium $4.65 $32.35 $64.69
Diesel $5.30 $36.86 $73.73

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Dandridge, TN and Murfreesboro, TN. The current time in Dandridge is 23:06:17, although it is 22:06:17 in Murfreesboro.

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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.