Origin
Dickson, TN
Evening in Dickson on Sunday
Local time
6:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dickson, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
67.8 mi
109 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
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6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dickson, TN
Kelly
City of Murfreesboro, TN
Kelly
Trip Overview
Connecting Dickson to Murfreesboro, this 67.8-mile journey is a straightforward transit across Tennessee. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 20 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. Budget approximately $10 for fuel to cover the distance, which primarily utilizes I-40 and the Tennessee National Guard Parkway. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. It is a practical, efficient route for travelers looking to move between these two Tennessee hubs without unnecessary complexity.
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
33.9 miles from Dickson, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 39m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is a quintessential highway-focused drive, with 96% of the journey spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into a steady rhythm quickly, as the route features a significant 52.2-mile stretch along the Tennessee National Guard Parkway. Expect a consistent experience as you navigate from SR 46 onto the major interstate arteries. The drive lacks technical local maneuvers, offering a predictable path that favors speed and efficiency over winding backroads. You will find that the road maintains a high-tempo pace from start to finish, keeping you on the move for the duration of the trip.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tennessee National Guard Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 52.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Tennessee National Guard Parkway and SR 46. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near SR 46.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 67.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (SR 46): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.6 mi into trip
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~1m in
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SR 46
Turn right onto SR 46
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / none lanes.
7
5.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
8.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin
7
61.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 53A
Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
7
65.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Take the exit toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 78B
Toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Dickson, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Franklin along the way.
Franklin
8.9 mi in
|
~12m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee National Guard Parkway | 52.2 mi | 55m |
| SR 46 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| I 40 | 3.5 mi | 3m |
| I 24 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Old Fort Parkway | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| West College Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Golf Lane | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
— 52.2 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dickson, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN.
1
Start on US 70 Business
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West College Street
2
Turn right onto SR 46
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
SR 46
Use the left / none lanes.
3
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto I 40
3.5 mi
·
3 min
·
I 40
5
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin
6
Merge onto I 840
52 mi
·
55 min
·
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
2 min
Exit 53A
Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 24
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 24
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 78B
Toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro
Use the right lane.
10
Turn straight onto SR 96
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Fort Parkway
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn slight left
341 ft
·
14 sec
12
Turn left onto Golf Lane
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Golf Lane
13
Arrive at destination
Golf Lane
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short 1-hour and 20-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. However, keeping an eye on traffic patterns along the interstate corridors is wise to ensure a smooth transition. Since there are no required stops on this 67.8-mile route, you can easily complete the trip in one go without needing to plan for extended breaks. If you want to optimize your travel, aim to head out during off-peak hours to avoid potential congestion on the main highways. Remember that your fuel budget of $10 is quite modest, so a quick fill-up before leaving Dickson will likely carry you all the way to your destination in Murfreesboro.
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 33.9 miles from Dickson, TN, or about 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.2 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 67.8 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.9 miles or 39m 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 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Murfreesboro, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Dickson, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Dickson, TN
This is one driving day of about 67.8 miles and 1h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Dickson, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Tennessee National Guard Parkway for about 52.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.9 mi from Dickson, TN · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 67.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.9 miles from Dickson, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in City of Murfreesboro, TN
The final approach into City of 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 City of 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
$10.30 one way
$20.60 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $11.35 | $22.70 |
| premium | $4.80 | $12.80 | $25.60 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.06 | $30.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.12 | $3.25 |
| Efficient EV | 17 | 0 | $5.93 | $2.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.1 | 0 | $9.49 | $4.34 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
City of Murfreesboro, TN
Evening in City of Murfreesboro on Sunday
Local time
6:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
20 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 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 Dickson, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN covers 67.8 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tennessee National Guard Parkway, SR 46, I 40. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.9 miles from Dickson, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.30 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 demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 67.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (SR 46): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Dickson, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Franklin along the way.
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