How far is Dover, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Dover, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 112.7 miles (181.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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
112.63 mi
01h 58m
Flight
92.16 mi
148.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.16 mi
Kilometers
148.31 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.63 mi
Kilometers
181.26 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 12:30 AM CDT
Return by in Dover
Thu, Apr 23, 2:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dover
2026-04-22T22:32
Arrive Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 12:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:34 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
55.7 mi
00h 59m
To Murfreesboro
56.9 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dover and 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

    2 mi · 4 min · Old Fort Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    819 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    55 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Northwest Broad Street

    1310 ft · 27 sec · Northwest Broad Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1091 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Maple Street

    42 m · 4 sec · South Maple Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto South Public Square

    142 m · 13 sec · South Public Square

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dover and 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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 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%
Old Fort Parkway
2.03 mi · 2%
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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
92.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coopertown
00h 59m from Dover
Leave By
2:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dover and Sunny near Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 112.7 miles (181.3 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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 55.7 miles from Dover and 56.9 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 2:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.97 one way or $29.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dover and Sunny near 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 Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 92.16 mi (148.31 km).

Dover

#1 Dover

City in Stewart County, Tennessee

Population1,578
Coordinates36.4878300, -87.8383600
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson Street (-87.838369, 36.487832)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 181 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.97 gal
15.04 L · about $14.97
Round trip
$29.94
7.94 gal · 30.08 L
Estimated CO2
35.3 kg one way
Round trip: 70.6 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.97 $29.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.88 $33.77
Premium $4.65 $18.48 $36.95
Diesel $5.30 $21.06 $42.11

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dover and Murfreesboro. The current time is 22:32:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.