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

The driving distance from Dunlap, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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
77.52 mi
01h 31m
Flight
66.12 mi
106.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.12 mi
Kilometers
106.41 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.52 mi
Kilometers
124.75 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Murfreesboro
Sun, May 24, 12:35 PM CDT
Return by in Dunlap
Sun, May 24, 2:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dunlap
2026-05-24T11:03
Arrive City of Murfreesboro
Sun, May 24, 12:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dunlap
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
McMinnville
TN

City in Tennessee

From Dunlap
38.8 mi
00h 45m
To City of Murfreesboro
38.6 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 24 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
83°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rankin Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Rankin Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    1061 ft · 26 sec

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    12.6 mi · 17 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Highway 8

    7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 8

  5. 5

    Continue on Harrison Ferry Road

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Harrison Ferry Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Beersheba Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Beersheba Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on East Colville Street

    2452 ft · 46 sec · East Colville Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Chancery Street

    645 ft · 20 sec · South Chancery Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Morford Street

    1334 ft · 27 sec · West Morford Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Nashville Highway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Nashville Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on McMinnville Highway

    8.1 mi · 11 min · McMinnville Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on East Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on John Bragg Highway

    15.6 mi · 18 min · John Bragg Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

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

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Southeast Broad Street

    2724 ft · 50 sec · Southeast Broad Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Northwest Broad Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Northwest Broad Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1014 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

    1914 ft · 42 sec · Old Fort Parkway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Golf Lane

    2149 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Golf Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dunlap and City of 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John Bragg Highway
15.6 mi · 20%
Rankin Avenue
14.7 mi · 19%
Harrison Ferry Road
12.3 mi · 16%
Nashville Highway
10.2 mi · 13%
McMinnville Highway
8.14 mi · 10%
State Highway 8
7.31 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

John Bragg Highway

Continue on John Bragg Highway

15.6 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
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
66.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McMinnville
00h 45m from Dunlap
Leave By
3:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Dunlap and 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 Dunlap to City of Murfreesboro?

The road trip is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

McMinnville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.8 miles from Dunlap and 38.6 miles from City of Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 3:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.29 one way or $20.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Dunlap and Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Murfreesboro.

Stop Ideas Near McMinnville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

104 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dunlap and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 66.12 mi (106.41 km).

Dunlap

#1 Dunlap

City in Tennessee, USA

Population5,237
Coordinates35.3714600, -85.3905200
Altitude217
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: Rankin Avenue (-85.390559, 35.371471)
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.73 gal
10.35 L · about $10.29
Round trip
$20.59
5.46 gal · 20.7 L
Estimated CO2
24.3 kg one way
Round trip: 48.5 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.29 $20.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.61 $23.22
Premium $4.65 $12.71 $25.41
Diesel $5.30 $14.48 $28.96

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 · May 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Dunlap and City of Murfreesboro. The current time is 11:03:42.

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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.