How far is Dyer, TN from Jackson, TN?

The driving distance from Dyer, TN to Jackson, TN is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.34 mi
00h 49m
Flight
32.83 mi
52.84 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.83 mi
Kilometers
52.84 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.34 mi
Kilometers
60.09 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Wed, Apr 22, 10:18 PM CDT
Return by in Dyer
Wed, Apr 22, 11:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dyer
2026-04-22T21:28
Arrive Jackson
Wed, Apr 22, 10:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dyer
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Humboldt
TN

City in Iowa

From Dyer
18.7 mi
00h 24m
To Jackson
18.6 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dyer and Jackson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dyer and Jackson.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Trenton Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Trenton Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Dyer Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Dyer Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on North College Street

    130 m · 10 sec · North College Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    12.9 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    17.8 mi · 23 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Airways Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Airways Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on West Main Street

    3088 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dyer and Jackson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
2.11 mi · 6%
Trenton Highway
1.39 mi · 4%
Dyer Highway
1.36 mi · 4%
Airways Boulevard
1.07 mi · 3%
West Main Street
0.58 mi · 2%
North College Street
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

17.8 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
32.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Humboldt
00h 24m from Dyer
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dyer and Sunny near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dyer to Jackson?

The road trip is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km) and usually takes 00h 49m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Humboldt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.7 miles from Dyer and 18.6 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.98 one way or $9.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dyer and Sunny near Jackson.

Stop Ideas Near Humboldt

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

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

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

45 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Fulton

78 mi away
21 Newton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dyer and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 32.83 mi (52.84 km).

Dyer

#1 Dyer

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

Population2,203
Coordinates36.0667300, -88.9939500
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Dyer (-88.99395, 36.06673)
End: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
4.99 L · about $4.98
Round trip
$9.96
2.64 gal · 9.98 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.98 $9.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.61 $11.23
Premium $4.65 $6.14 $12.29
Diesel $5.30 $7.00 $14.00

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dyer and Jackson. The current time is 21:28:15.

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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.