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

The driving distance from Dover, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 111.8 miles (179.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91 miles (146.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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
111.77 mi
01h 55m
Flight
91.05 mi
146.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.05 mi
Kilometers
146.53 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.77 mi
Kilometers
179.88 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Murfreesboro
Wed, Sep 23, 1:35 PM CDT
Return by in Dover
Wed, Sep 23, 3:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dover
2026-09-23T11:39
Arrive City of Murfreesboro
Wed, Sep 23, 1:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dover
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
Coopertown
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Dover
55.3 mi
00h 57m
To City of Murfreesboro
56.5 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
90°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jackson Street

    7 m · 8 sec · Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Spring Street

    82 m · 5 sec · Spring Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    28 mi · 34 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Fort Campbell Boulevard

    607 ft · 13 sec · Fort Campbell Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Providence Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Providence Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    104 m · 7 sec · North 2nd Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Riverside Drive

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Riverside Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Ashland City Road

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Ashland City Road

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    2202 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    33.3 mi · 36 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    26.7 mi · 30 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro

    1253 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Old Fort Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn slight left

    104 m · 14 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Golf Lane

    2180 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Golf Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ashland City Road
42.4 mi · 38%
I 24 East
31.7 mi · 28%
Main Street
28 mi · 25%
North Riverside Drive
2.37 mi · 2%
I 40 East
2.06 mi · 2%
Providence Boulevard
1.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ashland City Road

Merge slight left

33.3 mi · 00h 36m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
91 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coopertown
00h 57m from Dover
Leave By
2:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 111.8 miles (179.9 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Coopertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.3 miles from Dover and 56.5 miles from City of Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 91 miles (146.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.03 one way or $32.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Coopertown

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

36 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

37 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Madisonville, KY

115 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dover and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 91.05 mi (146.53 km).

Dover

#1 Dover

City in Stewart County, Tennessee

Population1,578
Coordinates36.4878300, -87.8383600
Altitude126
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: Jackson Street (-87.838369, 36.487832)
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.94 gal
14.93 L · about $16.03
Round trip
$32.06
7.88 gal · 29.86 L
Estimated CO2
35 kg one way
Round trip: 70 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.07 $16.03 $32.06
Mid-grade $4.53 $17.84 $35.67
Premium $4.94 $19.46 $38.92
Diesel $6.22 $24.49 $48.97

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 Dover and City of Murfreesboro. The current time is 11:39:26.

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.