Drive Time
1h 47m
Distance
77.4 mi
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
The drive from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Dunlap, TN covers 77.4 miles and takes about 1h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Old Fort Parkway, Northwest Broad Street, Southeast Broad Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
38.7 miles from City of Murfreesboro, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 47m drive with frequent turns across 77.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old Fort Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest Broad Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southeast Broad Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dr | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| John Bragg Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| McMinnville Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Nashville Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between City of Murfreesboro, TN and Dunlap, TN.
Start on Golf Lane
Turn left onto Old Fort Parkway
Turn slight right
Keep slight right
Turn right onto Northwest Broad Street
Continue on Southeast Broad Street
Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Continue on John Bragg Highway
Continue on West Main Street
Continue on McMinnville Highway
Continue on Nashville Highway
Continue on West Main Street
Continue on West Main Street
Continue on West Main Street
Continue on East Main Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto Beersheba Highway
Turn slight left onto Harrison Ferry Road
Continue on State Highway 8
At the end of the road, turn right
Take the exit slight right
Turn straight onto Rankin Avenue
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 77.4 miles or 1h 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.7 miles or 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dunlap, TN than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving City of Murfreesboro, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from City of Murfreesboro, TN
This is one driving day of about 77.4 miles and 1h 47m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.7 mi from City of Murfreesboro, TN · 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 77.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 38.7 miles from City of Murfreesboro, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Dunlap, TN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Dunlap, TN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$11.49 one way
$22.98 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $12.96 | $25.92 |
| premium | $4.65 | $14.18 | $28.36 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $16.16 | $32.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.13 | $3.72 |
| Efficient EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.77 | $3.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31 | 0 | $10.84 | $4.95 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in City of Murfreesboro on Saturday
Local time
5:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Dunlap on Saturday
Local time
5:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
63°F
Chattanooga, TN
39 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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