Origin
City of Murfreesboro, TN
Late night in City of Murfreesboro on Sunday
Local time
2:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Dunlap, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 47m
Distance
77.4 mi
125 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 39m
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6 AM
1h 47m
8 AM
2h 3m
10 AM
1h 53m
12 PM
1h 51m
3 PM
1h 53m
5 PM
2h 2m
8 PM
1h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Murfreesboro, TN
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Dunlap, TN
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Murfreesboro to Dunlap, you are looking at a 77.4-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 47 minutes. This trek stays entirely within Southeast Tennessee, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You should budget approximately $12 for fuel to complete the drive comfortably. Because the transit is relatively short, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics or complex hotel planning. It is an ideal route for travelers who prefer local roads over monotonous interstate travel. Ultimately, this drive is a straightforward, manageable connection between two distinct points in the region.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
38.7 miles from City of Murfreesboro, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John Bragg Highway | 15.6 mi | 18m |
| Harrison Ferry Road | 12.3 mi | 17m |
| TN 8 | 12.3 mi | 16m |
| Nashville Highway | 10.1 mi | 11m |
| McMinnville Highway | 8.2 mi | 10m |
| State Highway 8 | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| West Main Street | 3.5 mi | 7m |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
John Bragg Highway
— 15.6 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Murfreesboro, TN and Dunlap, TN.
1
Start on Golf Lane
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Golf Lane
2
Turn left onto SR 96
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Old Fort Parkway
3
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
4
Keep slight right at fork
181 ft
·
6 sec
5
Turn right onto US 41; US 70S; US 231
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Broad Street
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on US 41; US 70S
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Southeast Broad Street
7
Turn left onto US 70S
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
8
Continue on US 70S
16 mi
·
18 min
·
John Bragg Highway
9
Continue on US 70S
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
10
Continue on US 70S; SR 53
8.2 mi
·
10 min
·
McMinnville Highway
11
Continue on US 70S
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Nashville Highway
12
Continue on US 70S
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
13
Continue on SR 380
308 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Main Street
14
Continue on SR 380
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
West Main Street
15
Continue on SR 380
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
East Main Street
16
At end of road, turn left onto SR 56
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Beersheba Highway
17
Turn slight left onto TN 8
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Harrison Ferry Road
18
Continue on TN 8
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 8
19
At end of road, turn right onto TN 8; TN 111
12 mi
·
16 min
·
TN 8; TN 111
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
21
Turn straight onto US 127
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Rankin Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
US 127
Trip Plan
Since the total drive time is under two hours, you have plenty of flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. With no mandatory stops required to reach your destination, you can easily complete the trip in one go without needing to plan for rest breaks. Keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of the route means your travel time may fluctuate based on local traffic and your own driving pace. Ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave, as the $12 estimated cost is based on direct travel. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to keep a close eye on your GPS while navigating the transition between the John Bragg Highway and the more localized road segments to stay on track.
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 38.7 miles from City of Murfreesboro, TN, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.6 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 17 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.7 miles or 52m 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.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving City of Murfreesboro, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from City of Murfreesboro, TN
This is one driving day of about 77.4 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from City of Murfreesboro, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on John Bragg Highway for about 15.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.7 miles from City of Murfreesboro, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 63 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 96 / Old Fort Parkway
Turn left onto SR 96 / Old Fort Parkway
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 41; US 70S; US 231 / Northwest Broad Street
Turn right onto US 41; US 70S; US 231 / Northwest Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
42.1 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
SR 56 / Beersheba Highway
At end of road, turn left onto SR 56 / Beersheba Highway
Navigation decision point
4
63 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
|
TN 8; TN 111
At end of road, turn right onto TN 8; TN 111
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.10 one way
$24.20 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.29 | $26.57 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.89 | $29.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.09 | $34.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Dunlap, TN
Late night in Dunlap on Sunday
Local time
2:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
McMinnville, 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 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 47m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy, local driving experience that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Only about 26% of this route is composed of major highways, meaning you will spend most of your time navigating local roads like Harrison Ferry Road and TN 8. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs early on, covering 15.6 miles along the John Bragg Highway. Once you transition away from the highway portions, the drive shifts into a more technical, winding pace. Be prepared for a road personality that prioritizes local connectivity over high-speed travel, requiring your full attention as you navigate the curves.
Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.6 mi on John Bragg Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near SR 96 / Old Fort Parkway.
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 1h 47m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (SR 96 / Old Fort Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1 miles (US 41; US 70S; US 231 / Northwest Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 47m. Total distance: 77.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (26%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.6 miles on John Bragg Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (SR 96 / Old Fort Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1 miles (US 41; US 70S; US 231 / Northwest Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dunlap, TN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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