How far is Murfreesboro, TN from Dandridge, TN?
The driving distance from Murfreesboro, TN to Dandridge, TN is about 211 miles (339.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166.9 miles (268.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 53m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Murfreesboro and Dandridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Murfreesboro and Dandridge.
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Start on South Spring Street
26 m · 11 sec · South Spring Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
106 m · 10 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Church Street
35 m · 3 sec · North Church Street
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Turn slight left onto North Public Square
120 m · 12 sec · North Public Square
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Turn slight right onto West Main Street
1237 ft · 36 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Northwest Broad Street
3.7 mi · 6 min · Northwest Broad Street
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Continue on New Nashville Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
20.9 mi · 22 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville, Lebanon
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
149.1 mi · 2 hr 42 min
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Keep slight left
30.7 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25W, US 70: Dandrige
1577 ft · 39 sec
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Turn slight right
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn slight right
111 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight
3213 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Chestnut Hill Road
525 ft · 16 sec · Chestnut Hill Road
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Turn left onto East Main Street
23 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Murfreesboro and Dandridge.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 East
Merge slight left
149 mi · 02h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Murfreesboro and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Dandridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Murfreesboro to Dandridge?
The road trip is about 211 miles (339.6 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?
Crossville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.4 miles from Murfreesboro and 105.6 miles from Dandridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166.9 miles (268.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.1 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 9:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.06 one way or $56.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Murfreesboro and Dandridge, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Murfreesboro and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Dandridge.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and Dandridge. Straight-line distance: 166.87 mi (268.55 km).
#1 Murfreesboro
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 150,757 |
| Coordinates | 35.8456200, -86.3902700 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dandridge
Town in Jefferson County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 3,182 |
| Coordinates | 36.0153700, -83.4148900 |
| Altitude | 304 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dandridge (-83.41489, 36.01537)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 340 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $28.06 | $56.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.64 | $63.28 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.63 | $69.25 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.46 | $78.92 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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