How far is Dodson Branch, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?
The driving distance from Dodson Branch, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.8 miles (93 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in DeKalb County, Tennessee
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dodson Branch and Murfreesboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dodson Branch and Murfreesboro.
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Start on Step Rock Hill Road
26 m · 4 sec · Step Rock Hill Road
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Turn straight onto Dodson Branch Highway Overton Hill Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Dodson Branch Highway Overton Hill Road
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Turn right onto Cummins Mill Road
5.4 mi · 9 min · Cummins Mill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ganiesboro Grade
1.5 km · 2 min · Ganiesboro Grade
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Grundy Quarles Memorial Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Grundy Quarles Memorial Highway
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Continue on Gundy Quarels Memorial Highway
5.4 mi · 8 min · Gundy Quarels Memorial Highway
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Take the ramp right
44.6 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi · 23 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41, US 70S: Murfreesboro, Smyrna
1155 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South, US 70S East: Murfreesbord
1865 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right
2351 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto New Nashville Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway
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Continue on Northwest Broad Street
3.7 mi · 6 min · Northwest Broad Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1091 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Maple Street
42 m · 4 sec · South Maple Street
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Turn slight left onto South Public Square
142 m · 13 sec · South Public Square
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Turn slight right onto East Main Street
14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Spring Street
26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dodson Branch and Murfreesboro.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Gundy Quarels Memorial Highway
Take the ramp right
44.6 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Dodson Branch and Sunny near Murfreesboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dodson Branch to Murfreesboro?
The road trip is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Alexandria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.9 miles from Dodson Branch and 45 miles from Murfreesboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.8 miles (93 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.67 one way or $23.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dodson Branch and Sunny near Murfreesboro.
Stop Ideas Near Alexandria
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alexandria.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dodson Branch and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 57.76 mi (92.96 km).
#1 Dodson Branch
Dodson Branch is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.3125600, -85.5322000 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Murfreesboro
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 150,757 |
| Coordinates | 35.8456200, -86.3902700 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.68 | $11.67 | $23.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $13.16 | $26.31 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $14.46 | $28.93 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $18.69 | $37.39 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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