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

The driving distance from Dyersburg, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 198.2 miles (319 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167 miles (268.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
198.23 mi
03h 06m
Flight
166.97 mi
268.71 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.97 mi
Kilometers
268.71 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.23 mi
Kilometers
319.02 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Murfreesboro
Fri, Oct 16, 1:41 AM CDT
Return by in Dyersburg
Fri, Oct 16, 4:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dyersburg
2026-10-15T22:34
Arrive City of Murfreesboro
Fri, Oct 16, 1:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dyersburg
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lobelville
TN

Human settlement in Perry County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Dyersburg
98.9 mi
01h 33m
To City of Murfreesboro
99.3 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on McGaughey Street

    19 m · 3 sec · McGaughey Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Avenue

    620 ft · 18 sec · North Main Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · East Court Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward US 412 East: Jackson

    1948 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    28.9 mi · 35 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I-40 East, US 412 East: Nashville

    97.1 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    52.2 mi · 56 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro

    1253 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Old Fort Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn slight left

    104 m · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Golf Lane

    2180 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Golf Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dyersburg 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-40 East
97.1 mi · 49%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 26%
US 412 East
39.5 mi · 20%
I 24 East
3.68 mi · 2%
East Court Street
2.55 mi · 1%
Old Fort Parkway
1.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-40 East

Turn left onto I-40 East, US 412 East: Nashville

97.1 mi · 01h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.2 mi
167 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lobelville
01h 33m from Dyersburg
Leave By
10:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dyersburg and Partly Cloudy near City of Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 198.2 miles (319 km) and usually takes 03h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lobelville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.9 miles from Dyersburg and 99.3 miles from City of Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 167 miles (268.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.33 one way or $54.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dyersburg and Partly Cloudy near City of Murfreesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Lobelville

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

92 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

100 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dyersburg and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 166.97 mi (268.71 km).

Dyersburg

#1 Dyersburg

City and the county seat of Dyer County, Tennessee, United States

Population16,082
Coordinates36.0345200, -89.3856300
Altitude94
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: McGaughey Street (-89.385644, 36.034448)
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 319 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7 gal
26.48 L · about $27.33
Round trip
$54.66
14 gal · 52.96 L
Estimated CO2
62.2 kg one way
Round trip: 124.4 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.90 $27.33 $54.66
Mid-grade $4.37 $30.56 $61.11
Premium $4.77 $33.42 $66.84
Diesel $6.00 $42.01 $84.03

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Dyersburg and City of Murfreesboro. The current time is 22:34:16.

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.