How far is Dickson, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Dickson, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58 miles (93.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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
68.69 mi
01h 12m
Flight
58.03 mi
93.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.03 mi
Kilometers
93.39 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.69 mi
Kilometers
110.55 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Sat, Apr 25, 1:49 AM CDT
Return by in Dickson
Sat, Apr 25, 3:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dickson
2026-04-25T00:36
Arrive Murfreesboro
Sat, Apr 25, 1:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dickson
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
Thompson's Station
TN

Town in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States

From Dickson
34.3 mi
00h 36m
To Murfreesboro
34.4 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNE
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West College Street

    3115 ft · 1 min · West College Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto SR 46

    4.6 mi · 7 min · SR 46

  3. 3

    Take the exit left

    1217 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    52.2 mi · 56 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro

    1253 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

    2 mi · 4 min · Old Fort Parkway

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    819 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    55 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Northwest Broad Street

    1310 ft · 27 sec · Northwest Broad Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1091 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Maple Street

    42 m · 4 sec · South Maple Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto South Public Square

    142 m · 13 sec · South Public Square

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 76%
SR 46
8.32 mi · 12%
I 24 East
3.68 mi · 5%
Old Fort Parkway
2.03 mi · 3%
I 840 East
0.7 mi · 1%
West College Street
0.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Tennessee National Guard Parkway

Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

52.2 mi · 00h 56m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
58 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thompson's Station
00h 36m from Dickson
Leave By
4:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dickson and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Thompson's Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.3 miles from Dickson and 34.4 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 58 miles (93.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.16 one way or $18.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dickson and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Murfreesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Thompson's Station

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Thompson's Station, 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 Thompson's Station.

BUS

Nashville, TN

41 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

91 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dickson and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 58.03 mi (93.39 km).

Dickson

#1 Dickson

City in Tennessee, USA

Population15,543
Coordinates36.0770000, -87.3877900
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: West College Street (-87.387913, 36.076908)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.43 gal
9.18 L · about $9.16
Round trip
$18.33
4.86 gal · 18.36 L
Estimated CO2
21.6 kg one way
Round trip: 43.2 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.16 $18.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.33 $20.67
Premium $4.65 $11.31 $22.62
Diesel $5.30 $12.89 $25.78

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Dickson and Murfreesboro. The current time is 00:36:27.

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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.