How far is Columbia, TN from Dyersburg, TN?

The driving distance from Columbia, TN to Dyersburg, TN is about 157 miles (252.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.8 miles (217 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
157.03 mi
03h 07m
Flight
134.82 mi
216.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.82 mi
Kilometers
216.97 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.03 mi
Kilometers
252.72 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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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 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dyersburg
Sat, Apr 11, 10:31 AM CDT
Return by in Columbia
Sat, Apr 11, 1:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbia
2026-04-11T07:24
Arrive Dyersburg
Sat, Apr 11, 10:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbia
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Lexington
TN

City in Henderson County, Tennessee, United States

From Columbia
78.4 mi
01h 33m
To Dyersburg
78.6 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 7th Street

    2718 ft · 55 sec · West 7th Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on West 7th Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · West 7th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Hampshire Pike

    16.5 mi · 20 min · Hampshire Pike

  4. 4

    Continue on Columbia Highway

    13 mi · 17 min · Columbia Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on East Main Street

    4.6 mi · 5 min · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Linden Highway

    51.3 mi · 59 min · Linden Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on West Church Sttreet

    2.2 mi · 2 min · West Church Sttreet

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Law Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Law Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit left

    1042 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    13.9 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

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

    1308 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

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

    82 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

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

    26.9 mi · 32 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    12 mi · 14 min

  16. 16

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

    2193 ft · 59 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    678 ft · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Main Avenue

    620 ft · 18 sec · North Main Avenue

  20. 20

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

    19 m · 1 sec · McGaughey Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · McGaughey Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Linden Highway
51.3 mi · 33%
US 412 West
39.2 mi · 25%
Hampshire Pike
16.5 mi · 11%
Law Road
14.9 mi · 10%
Columbia Highway
13 mi · 8%
West Church Sttreet
12.7 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Linden Highway

Continue on Linden Highway

51.3 mi · 00h 59m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.2 mi
134.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
01h 33m from Columbia
Leave By
10:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbia and Sunny near Dyersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 157 miles (252.7 km) and usually takes 03h 07m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.4 miles from Columbia and 78.6 miles from Dyersburg.

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

The direct path is about 134.8 miles (217 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.89 one way or $41.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbia and Sunny near Dyersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lexington, 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 Lexington.

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

94 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Fulton

107 mi away
21 Newton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Dyersburg. Straight-line distance: 134.82 mi (216.97 km).

Columbia

#1 Columbia

The county seat of Maury County, Tennessee.

Population41,826
Coordinates35.6150700, -87.0352800
Altitude196
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: Columbia (-87.03528, 35.61507)
End: Dyersburg (-89.38563, 36.03452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.54 gal
20.98 L · about $20.89
Round trip
$41.78
11.08 gal · 41.96 L
Estimated CO2
49.2 kg one way
Round trip: 98.5 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.89 $41.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.56 $47.12
Premium $4.65 $25.78 $51.57
Diesel $5.30 $29.38 $58.77

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 · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbia and Dyersburg. The current time is 07:24:05.

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.