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

The driving distance from Dayton, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 109 miles (175.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.2 miles (132.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
108.99 mi
02h 04m
Flight
82.19 mi
132.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.19 mi
Kilometers
132.27 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.99 mi
Kilometers
175.41 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Murfreesboro
Thu, Oct 15, 4:52 PM CDT
Return by in Dayton
Thu, Oct 15, 7:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-10-15T15:48
Arrive City of Murfreesboro
Thu, Oct 15, 5:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dayton
9:30 PM EDT
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
Beersheba Springs
TN

City in Grundy County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Dayton
54.4 mi
01h 02m
To City of Murfreesboro
54.6 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Avenue

    48 m · 11 sec · 2nd Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Market Street

    105 m · 14 sec · Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

    1270 ft · 22 sec · 3rd Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right

    15.8 mi · 18 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    2468 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    12.6 mi · 17 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Highway 8

    7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 8

  10. 10

    Continue on Harrison Ferry Road

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Harrison Ferry Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Beersheba Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Beersheba Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on East Colville Street

    2452 ft · 46 sec · East Colville Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Chancery Street

    645 ft · 20 sec · South Chancery Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Morford Street

    1334 ft · 27 sec · West Morford Street

  15. 15

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Nashville Highway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Nashville Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on McMinnville Highway

    8.1 mi · 11 min · McMinnville Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on East Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on John Bragg Highway

    15.6 mi · 18 min · John Bragg Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

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

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Southeast Broad Street

    2724 ft · 50 sec · Southeast Broad Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Northwest Broad Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Northwest Broad Street

  23. 23

    Turn left

    1014 ft · 37 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

    1914 ft · 42 sec · Old Fort Parkway

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Golf Lane

    2149 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Golf Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and City of 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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
3rd Avenue
30.1 mi · 28%
John Bragg Highway
15.6 mi · 14%
Harrison Ferry Road
12.3 mi · 11%
Nashville Highway
10.2 mi · 9%
McMinnville Highway
8.14 mi · 7%
State Highway 8
7.31 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

15.8 mi · 00h 18m

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
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.8 mi
82.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beersheba Springs
01h 02m from Dayton
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dayton and Partly Cloudy near City of Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 109 miles (175.4 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Beersheba Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.4 miles from Dayton and 54.6 miles from City of Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 82.2 miles (132.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.03 one way or $30.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dayton and Partly Cloudy near City of Murfreesboro.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 82.19 mi (132.27 km).

Dayton

#1 Dayton

City and county seat in Rhea County, Tennessee, United States

Population7,332
Coordinates35.4939600, -85.0124500
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
City of Murfreesboro

#2 City of Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population146,900
Coordinates35.8509200, -86.4092800
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Avenue (-85.012298, 35.494134)
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.85 gal
14.56 L · about $15.03
Round trip
$30.06
7.7 gal · 29.12 L
Estimated CO2
34.2 kg one way
Round trip: 68.4 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.90 $15.03 $30.06
Mid-grade $4.37 $16.81 $33.61
Premium $4.77 $18.38 $36.76
Diesel $6.00 $23.11 $46.22

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 · Oct 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Dayton, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN. The current time in Dayton is 15:48:44, although it is 14:48:44 in City of Murfreesboro.

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.