How far is Dunlap, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Dunlap, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 76.4 miles (122.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65 miles (104.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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
76.38 mi
01h 29m
Flight
65.01 mi
104.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.01 mi
Kilometers
104.63 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.38 mi
Kilometers
122.92 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 12:02 AM CDT
Return by in Dunlap
Thu, Apr 23, 1:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dunlap
2026-04-22T22:33
Arrive Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 12:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:32 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
38.2 mi
00h 44m
To Murfreesboro
38.2 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
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 Dunlap and Murfreesboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dunlap and 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 · 51 sec · Southeast Broad Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Church Street

    1323 ft · 40 sec · South Church Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dunlap 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 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 · 11%
State Highway 8
7.31 mi · 10%
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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
65 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McMinnville
00h 44m from Dunlap
Leave By
3:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dunlap and Sunny near Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.4 miles (122.9 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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 38.2 miles from Dunlap and 38.2 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 65 miles (104.6 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 3:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.14 one way or $20.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dunlap and Sunny near 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 Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 65.01 mi (104.63 km).

Dunlap

#1 Dunlap

City in Tennessee, USA

Population5,237
Coordinates35.3714600, -85.3905200
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Rankin Avenue (-85.390559, 35.371471)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.69 gal
10.2 L · about $10.14
Round trip
$20.29
5.38 gal · 20.4 L
Estimated CO2
23.9 kg one way
Round trip: 47.8 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.14 $20.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.44 $22.88
Premium $4.65 $12.52 $25.04
Diesel $5.30 $14.27 $28.54

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 Dunlap and Murfreesboro. The current time is 22:33:35.

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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.