How far is Cleveland, TN from Dyersburg, TN?

The driving distance from Cleveland, TN to Dyersburg, TN is about 329.2 miles (529.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 260.4 miles (419.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
329.22 mi
06h 14m
Flight
260.41 mi
419.09 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
260.41 mi
Kilometers
419.09 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
329.22 mi
Kilometers
529.83 km
Drive Time
06h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dyersburg
Sun, May 31, 1:18 AM CDT
Return by in Cleveland
Sun, May 31, 8:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-05-30T20:04
Arrive Dyersburg
Sun, May 31, 2:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:14 AM to 12:44 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cleveland
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Thompson's Station
TN

Town in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States

From Cleveland
164.5 mi
03h 07m
To Dyersburg
164.7 mi
03h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
85°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cleveland and Dyersburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and Dyersburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Inman Street West

    21 m · 9 sec · Inman Street West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Broad Street Southwest

    726 ft · 19 sec · Broad Street Southwest

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 3rd Street Southwest

    1158 ft · 23 sec · 3rd Street Southwest

  4. 4

    Continue on Lee Highway

    1399 ft · 35 sec · Lee Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Lee Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Lee Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1465 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit left

    1530 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    18.4 mi · 22 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville

    111.9 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin

    1.4 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    53.7 mi · 58 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    96.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg

    1308 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg

    82 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg

    26.9 mi · 32 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    12 mi · 14 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 104: Dyersburg, Trenton

    2193 ft · 59 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    678 ft · 12 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Main Avenue

    620 ft · 18 sec · North Main Avenue

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto McGaughey Street

    19 m · 1 sec · McGaughey Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · McGaughey Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleveland and Dyersburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
150 mi · 46%
Chattanooga
112 mi · 34%
US 412 West
39.2 mi · 12%
South Lee Highway
22.6 mi · 7%
TN 104
3.01 mi · 1%
I 840 West
0.86 mi
Longest Stretch

Chattanooga

Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville

112 mi · 02h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 14m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.8 mi
260.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thompson's Station
03h 07m from Cleveland
Leave By
11:32 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cleveland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dyersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to Dyersburg?

The road trip is about 329.2 miles (529.8 km) and usually takes 06h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Thompson's Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.5 miles from Cleveland and 164.7 miles from Dyersburg.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 260.4 miles (419.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.82 one way or $87.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Cleveland and Dyersburg, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cleveland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dyersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Thompson's Station

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Thompson's Station, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thompson's Station.

BUS

Nashville, TN

41 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

91 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Dyersburg. Straight-line distance: 260.41 mi (419.09 km).

Cleveland

#1 Cleveland

A city in Bradley County, Tennessee.

Population45,948
Coordinates35.1595200, -84.8766100
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Dyersburg

#2 Dyersburg

City and the county seat of Dyer County, Tennessee, United States

Population16,082
Coordinates36.0345200, -89.3856300
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-84.87661, 35.15952)
End: Dyersburg (-89.38563, 36.03452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 530 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.62 gal
43.98 L · about $43.82
Round trip
$87.64
23.24 gal · 87.96 L
Estimated CO2
103.3 kg one way
Round trip: 206.5 kg / 455 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $43.82 $87.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.42 $98.84
Premium $4.65 $54.08 $108.16
Diesel $5.30 $61.63 $123.26

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · May 31, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Cleveland, TN and Dyersburg, TN. The current time in Cleveland is 20:04:29, although it is 19:04:29 in Dyersburg.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.