Origin
Dayton, TN
Late night in Dayton on Friday
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1:17 AM
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46°F
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Trip from Dayton, TN to Murfreesboro, TN
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
2h 20m
Distance
107.7 mi
173 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 11m
★
6 AM
2h 20m
8 AM
2h 40m
10 AM
2h 27m
12 PM
2h 25m
3 PM
2h 28m
5 PM
2h 39m
8 PM
2h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dayton, TN
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Murfreesboro, TN
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Trip Overview
This 107.7-mile drive from Dayton to Murfreesboro, Tennessee, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $17, it's an economical option for exploring the Southeast region. The route primarily utilizes US 27 and John Bragg Highway, offering a mixed driving experience. Given its relatively short duration and straightforward path, this trip is ideal for a single day of travel without the need for an overnight stay. You'll find this journey offers a practical way to connect these two Tennessee towns.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
53.9 miles from Dayton, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 20m. Total distance: 107.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The journey features a 49% highway share, meaning you'll experience a blend of faster-paced driving and more local road navigation. The longest continuous stretch without a significant change in road type is 15.8 miles on US 27. As you progress, the drive transitions, moving from the character of US 27 to the John Bragg Highway and TN 8. This mixed profile suggests a dynamic drive, not a monotonous interstate cruise, allowing for varied scenery and driving conditions throughout the 2 hours and 20 minutes.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 27 is the longest continuous segment at about 15.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 378 / Market Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 20m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 378 / Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 30 / 3rd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 67.3 miles (SR 56 / South Chancery Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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SR 378 / Market Street
Turn right onto SR 378 / Market Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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SR 30 / 3rd Avenue
Turn right onto SR 30 / 3rd Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
67.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
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SR 56 / South Chancery Street
Turn right onto SR 56 / South Chancery Street
Navigation decision point
4
67.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
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SR 380 / West Morford Street
Turn left onto SR 380 / West Morford Street
Navigation decision point
5
107.7 mi into trip
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~2h 20m in
|
South Spring Street
Turn right onto South Spring Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 27 | 15.8 mi | 18m |
| John Bragg Highway | 15.6 mi | 18m |
| TN 8 | 12.6 mi | 17m |
| Harrison Ferry Road | 12.3 mi | 17m |
| SR 111 | 11.5 mi | 13m |
| Nashville Highway | 10.2 mi | 11m |
| McMinnville Highway | 8.1 mi | 10m |
| State Highway 8 | 7.3 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 15.8 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton, TN and Murfreesboro, TN.
1
Start on 2nd Avenue
156 ft
·
10 sec
·
2nd Avenue
2
Turn right onto SR 378
343 ft
·
13 sec
·
Market Street
3
Turn right onto SR 30
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
3rd Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 27
16 mi
·
18 min
·
US 27
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
6
Merge onto TN 111
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
TN 111
7
Continue on SR 111
11 mi
·
13 min
·
SR 111
8
Continue on TN 8; TN 111
13 mi
·
17 min
·
TN 8; TN 111
9
Turn left onto TN 8
7.3 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 8
10
Continue on TN 8
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Harrison Ferry Road
11
Turn slight right onto SR 56
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Beersheba Highway
12
Continue on SR 56
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Colville Street
13
Turn right onto SR 56
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Chancery Street
14
Turn left onto SR 380
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Morford Street
15
Continue on SR 380
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
16
Continue on US 70S
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Nashville Highway
17
Continue on US 70S
8.1 mi
·
10 min
·
McMinnville Highway
18
Continue on US 70S; SR 53
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
19
Continue on US 70S
16 mi
·
18 min
·
John Bragg Highway
20
Continue on US 70S
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
21
Turn right onto US 41; US 70S
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Southeast Broad Street
22
Turn right onto South Church Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
South Church Street
23
Turn right onto East Main Street
47 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Main Street
24
Continue on East Main Street
347 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Main Street
25
Turn right onto South Spring Street
84 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Spring Street
26
Arrive at destination
South Spring Street
Trip Plan
For this 107.7-mile route, departing in the morning will allow you to reach Murfreesboro with ample time for your day's activities. Since the drive is only 2 hours and 20 minutes, you can afford to be flexible with stops, perhaps taking a brief break after the 15.8-mile stretch on US 27. The estimated fuel cost of $17 should be factored into your budget. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially if you plan any detours, as the longest stretch is over 15 miles. This trip is well-suited for a single-day adventure, making planning straightforward.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 53.9 miles from Dayton, TN, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.8 miles.
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 24 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.9 miles or 1h 7m 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 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Murfreesboro, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Dayton, 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 Dayton, TN
This is one driving day of about 107.7 miles and 2h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Dayton, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 27 for about 15.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.9 mi from Dayton, TN · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 53.9 miles from Dayton, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Murfreesboro, TN
The final approach into Murfreesboro, 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 Murfreesboro, TN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.84 one way
$33.68 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $18.49 | $36.97 |
| premium | $4.89 | $20.73 | $41.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.78 | $47.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.3 | 0 | $11.31 | $5.17 |
| Efficient EV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.42 | $4.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.1 | 0 | $15.08 | $6.89 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Murfreesboro, TN
Late night in Murfreesboro on Friday
Local time
12:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
McMinnville, TN
54 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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
31 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 20m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Dayton, TN to Murfreesboro, TN covers 107.7 miles and takes about 2h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 27, John Bragg Highway, TN 8. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.9 miles from Dayton, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.84 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 2h 20m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 378 / Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 30 / 3rd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 67.3 miles (SR 56 / South Chancery Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Dayton, TN to Murfreesboro, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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