How far is Dyer, TN from Knoxville, TN?

The driving distance from Dyer, TN to Knoxville, TN is about 330.9 miles (532.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 283.6 miles (456.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 37m 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
330.86 mi
05h 18m
Flight
283.59 mi
456.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
283.59 mi
Kilometers
456.4 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
330.86 mi
Kilometers
532.46 km
Drive Time
05h 18m

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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 05h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knoxville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:44 AM EDT
Return by in Dyer
Thu, Apr 23, 10:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dyer
2026-04-22T23:25
Arrive Knoxville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:19 PM to 2:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
6:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dyer
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Green Hill
TN

Census-designated place in Wilson County, Tennessee

From Dyer
170.1 mi
02h 39m
To Knoxville
160.7 mi
02h 39m

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
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.6 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left

    1480 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    126.9 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville

    1305 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  11. 11

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

    173.8 mi · 3 hr 10 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art

    2116 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art

    2403 ft · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Henley Street

    1238 ft · 27 sec · Henley Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Henley Street

    78 m · 12 sec · Henley Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Henley Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
177 mi · 53%
North College Street
127 mi · 38%
Downtown Loop
2.93 mi · 1%
South Main Street
2.11 mi · 1%
Trenton Highway
1.39 mi
Dyer Highway
1.36 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

174 mi · 03h 10m

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
05h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.3 mi
283.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Green Hill
02h 39m from Dyer
Leave By
6:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dyer and Sunny near Knoxville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 330.9 miles (532.5 km) and usually takes 05h 18m 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?

Green Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.1 miles from Dyer and 160.7 miles from Knoxville.

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

The direct path is about 283.6 miles (456.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.3 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 6:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.01 one way or $88.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Green Hill

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

22 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

81 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dyer and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 283.59 mi (456.4 km).

Dyer

#1 Dyer

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

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

#2 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-88.993851, 36.066765)
End: US 11 (-83.920795, 35.960617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 532 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.67 gal
44.19 L · about $44.01
Round trip
$88.02
23.34 gal · 88.38 L
Estimated CO2
103.7 kg one way
Round trip: 207.4 kg / 457 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $44.01 $88.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.63 $99.27
Premium $4.65 $54.31 $108.62
Diesel $5.30 $61.90 $123.80

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Dyer, TN and Knoxville, TN. The current time in Dyer is 23:25:58, although it is 00:25:58 in Knoxville.

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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.