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Trip from Murfreesboro, TN to Dayton, TN

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

2h 23m

Distance

107.9 mi

174 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 13m ★
6 AM
2h 23m
8 AM
2h 43m
10 AM
2h 30m
12 PM
2h 28m
3 PM
2h 31m
5 PM
2h 42m
8 PM
2h 17m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Tennessee, United States of America

Murfreesboro, TN

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city ​​and county seat of Montgomery County, Ohio, United States

Dayton, TN

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Trip Overview

This 107.9-mile drive from Murfreesboro, TN to Dayton, TN is a straightforward 2-hour and 23-minute journey that fits perfectly as a single-day trip. The route primarily utilizes US 27 and John Bragg Highway, with a portion on TN 8, offering a mixed driving experience. With an estimated fuel cost of just $17, it's an economical option for exploring the Southeast region. You'll find this drive to be a practical and efficient way to travel between these two Tennessee towns, with no overnight stops required.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

54 miles from Murfreesboro, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 23m. Total distance: 107.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (49%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 49% of it being on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15.8 miles along US 27. This journey isn't a constant interstate cruise; instead, it blends faster highway sections with more local road driving as you make your way across Tennessee. The road character shifts, offering a varied experience behind the wheel.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 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 around 0.1 miles in near East Vine 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 23m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Vine Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 107.6 miles (SR 30 / 3rd Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Vine Street

Turn right onto East Vine Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Church Street

Turn left onto South Church Street

Navigation decision point

5
107.6 mi into trip | ~2h 22m in | SR 30 / 3rd Avenue

Turn left onto SR 30 / 3rd Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
107.8 mi into trip | ~2h 22m in | Church Street

Turn left onto Church Street

Navigation decision point

5
107.9 mi into trip | ~2h 22m in | 2nd Avenue

Turn right onto 2nd Avenue

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 27 15.8 mi 19m
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 10.1 mi 11m
McMinnville Highway 8.2 mi 10m
State Highway 8 7.3 mi 10m
Longest stretch: US 27 — 15.8 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Murfreesboro, TN and Dayton, TN.

1

Start on South Spring Street

292 ft · 16 sec · South Spring Street
2

Turn right onto East Vine Street

371 ft · 23 sec · East Vine Street
3

Turn left onto South Church Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · South Church Street
4

Turn left onto US 41; US 70S

0.5 mi · 52 sec · Southeast Broad Street
5

Turn left onto US 70S

2.1 mi · 3 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
6

Continue on US 70S

16 mi · 18 min · John Bragg Highway
7

Continue on US 70S

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
8

Continue on US 70S; SR 53

8.2 mi · 10 min · McMinnville Highway
9

Continue on US 70S

10 mi · 11 min · Nashville Highway
10

Continue on US 70S

2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
11

Continue on SR 380

308 ft · 11 sec · West Main Street
12

Continue on SR 380

0.4 mi · 41 sec · West Main Street
13

Continue on SR 380

0.4 mi · 43 sec · East Main Street
14

At end of road, turn left onto SR 56

1.3 mi · 1 min · Beersheba Highway
15

Turn slight left onto TN 8

12 mi · 17 min · Harrison Ferry Road
16

Continue on TN 8

7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 8
17

At end of road, turn right onto TN 8; TN 111

13 mi · 17 min · TN 8; TN 111
18

Continue on SR 111

11 mi · 13 min · SR 111
19

Continue on TN 111

5.3 mi · 6 min · TN 111
20

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
21

Merge onto US 27

16 mi · 19 min · US 27
22

Turn left onto SR 30

0.2 mi · 23 sec · 3rd Avenue
Use the left lane.
23

Turn left onto Church Street

351 ft · 17 sec · Church Street
24

Turn right onto 2nd Avenue

301 ft · 13 sec · 2nd Avenue
25

Arrive at destination

2nd Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the 2-hour and 23-minute duration, this route is easily manageable in a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. Plan for a steady pace, as there are no designated stops mentioned, and the longest stretch without a break is 15.8 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, with an estimated cost of $17 for the trip. A practical tip: since this is a shorter drive, consider leaving a bit later in the morning to avoid early traffic 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 54 miles from Murfreesboro, TN, or about 1h 13m 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 33m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 54 miles or 1h 13m 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 58m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dayton, TN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Murfreesboro, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

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 Murfreesboro, TN

This is one driving day of about 107.9 miles and 2h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Murfreesboro, 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 54 mi from Murfreesboro, TN · 1h 13m into the drive

city in Warren County, Tennessee, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

McMinnville, TN

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

Smithville, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Spencer, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 54 miles from Murfreesboro, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Dayton, TN

The final approach into Dayton, 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 Dayton, TN.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Stones River National Battlefield

Stones River National Battlefield

National Battlefield

The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it ch...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.87 one way

$33.74 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $18.52 $37.04
premium $4.89 $20.76 $41.53
diesel $5.61 $23.82 $47.65

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: 37.8 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 32.4 0 $11.33 $5.18
Efficient EV 27 0 $9.44 $4.32
EV Truck/SUV 43.2 0 $15.11 $6.91

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Murfreesboro, TN

Night in Murfreesboro on Thursday

Local time

11:14 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dayton, TN

Late night in Dayton on Friday

Local time

12:14 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°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 later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

31 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

2h 23m 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 Murfreesboro, TN to Dayton, TN covers 107.9 miles and takes about 2h 23m 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 54 miles from Murfreesboro, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.87 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 23m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Vine Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 107.6 miles (SR 30 / 3rd Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Murfreesboro, TN to Dayton, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Stones River National Battlefield.

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