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Trip from Dyer, TN to Murfreesboro, TN

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 34m

Distance

188 mi

303 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 22m ★
6 AM
3h 35m
8 AM
4h 0m
10 AM
3h 43m
12 PM
3h 41m
3 PM
3h 45m
5 PM
3h 58m
8 PM
3h 27m

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

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human settlement in Gibson County, Tennessee, United States of America

Dyer, TN

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city in Tennessee, United States of America

Murfreesboro, TN

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Trip Overview

This 188-mile drive from Dyer, TN, to Murfreesboro, TN, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 3 hours and 34 minutes to complete. You'll primarily be on I-40 and US 45W Bypass, with 96% of the journey on highways, making it a straightforward trip. The estimated fuel cost is around $29, and with only one suggested stop, it's an efficient way to travel within the Southeast region. This route offers a practical and direct connection between two points in Tennessee, ideal for those prioritizing time and ease of travel.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

94 miles from Dyer, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 40 95.6 mi 1h 42m
Tennessee National Guard Parkway 52.2 mi 55m
US 45W Bypass 14.6 mi 18m
US 45W 12.9 mi 14m
I 24 2.9 mi 3m
South Main Street 2.1 mi 3m
Old Fort Parkway 2 mi 3m
Trenton Highway 1.4 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 40 — 95.6 mi, about 1h 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on SR 185

2.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
2

Continue on Trenton Highway

1.4 mi · 2 min · Trenton Highway
3

Continue on Dyer Highway

1.4 mi · 2 min · Dyer Highway
4

Continue on North College Street

426 ft · 9 sec · North College Street
5

Turn left onto US 45W

13 mi · 14 min · US 45W
6

Turn left onto US 45W Bypass; US 70A Bypass; US 79 Bypass

15 mi · 18 min · US 45W Bypass; US 70A Bypass; US 79 Bypass
Use the left lane.
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Use the left lane.
8

Merge onto I 40; US 412

96 mi · 1 hr 42 min · I 40; US 412
9

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin
10

Merge onto I 840

52 mi · 55 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 2 min
Exit 53A Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Merge onto I 24

2.9 mi · 3 min · I 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Exit 78B Toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro Use the right lane.
14

Turn straight onto SR 96

2.0 mi · 3 min · Old Fort Parkway
Use the straight lane.
15

Turn slight right

0.2 mi · 29 sec
16

Keep slight right at fork

181 ft · 6 sec
17

Turn right onto US 41; US 70S; US 231

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Northwest Broad Street
Use the right lane.
18

Turn left onto West Main Street

0.2 mi · 30 sec · West Main Street
19

Turn right onto South Maple Street

138 ft · 4 sec · South Maple Street
20

Turn slight left onto South Public Square

467 ft · 12 sec · South Public Square
21

Turn slight right onto East Main Street

47 ft · 1 sec · East Main Street
22

Continue on East Main Street

347 ft · 13 sec · East Main Street
23

Turn right onto South Spring Street

84 ft · 3 sec · South Spring Street
24

Arrive at destination

South Spring Street

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of 3 hours and 34 minutes for this 188-mile trip, you have flexibility in planning your departure. Leaving Dyer, TN, in the morning should allow you to arrive in Murfreesboro, TN, with ample time for the rest of your day. With a fuel cost estimated at $29 and only one recommended stop, you can easily manage this journey without extensive planning for fuel or rest breaks. Keep an eye on traffic conditions, especially as you approach Murfreesboro, as I-40 can experience congestion during peak hours.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 94 miles from Dyer, TN, or about 1h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 95.6 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 41 miles or 51m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 94 miles or 1h 48m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 54m

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 Dyer, 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 Dyer, TN

This is one driving day of about 188 miles and 3h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Dyer, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 95.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Tennessee, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dickson, TN

94 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

Huntingdon, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dickson, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 94 miles from Dyer, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 95.6 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Red Lobster

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Moderately mile 26.9

Jackson, Tennessee

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17316648655

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 32.4 and 187.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
32.4 mi into trip | ~42m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
128.3 mi into trip | ~2h 25m 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
181.2 mi into trip | ~3h 23m 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
184.9 mi into trip | ~3h 28m 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
6
187.3 mi into trip | ~3h 33m 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.39 one way

$58.78 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 66 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $32.27 $64.54
premium $4.89 $36.18 $72.36
diesel $5.61 $41.51 $83.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 65.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 56.4 0 $19.74 $9.02
Efficient EV 47 0 $16.45 $7.52
EV Truck/SUV 75.2 0 $26.32 $12.03

Gas CO2

66 kg

EV CO2

22 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Dyer, TN

Night in Dyer on Saturday

Local time

9:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Murfreesboro, TN

Night in Murfreesboro on Saturday

Local time

9:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

83°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

W 10 mph 34% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 16 at 4:25PM CDT until April 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

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

28 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

3h 34m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

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 ~7 min detour Free near mile 181.5
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 188-mile journey, with 96% of the route utilizing major roadways like I-40 and US 45W Bypass. The character of the drive is largely consistent, featuring a significant uninterrupted stretch of 95.6 miles on I-40. This means you'll experience long periods of steady highway travel, allowing for consistent speed and minimal navigation challenges. The road's personality remains reliably high-speed and direct throughout, emphasizing efficiency over varied scenery.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 95.6 mi on I 40.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Tennessee National Guard Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 32.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 188 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 32.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 128.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 181.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Dyer, TN to Murfreesboro, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Franklin along the way.

Franklin

128.3 mi in | ~2h 25m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 34m. Total distance: 188 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 95.6 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Murfreesboro, TN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 32.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 128.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 181.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Stones River National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Murfreesboro, TN, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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