How far is Dyer, TN from Memphis, TN?

The driving distance from Dyer, TN to Memphis, TN is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
107.92 mi
01h 57m
Flight
86.77 mi
139.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.77 mi
Kilometers
139.64 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.92 mi
Kilometers
173.68 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Memphis
Thu, Apr 23, 4:17 AM CDT
Return by in Dyer
Thu, Apr 23, 6:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dyer
2026-04-23T02:19
Arrive Memphis
Thu, Apr 23, 4:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:36 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
Brownsville
TN

Town in Haywood County, Tennessee, United States

From Dyer
57.7 mi
00h 58m
To Memphis
50.1 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.5 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit right

    1284 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    69.2 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 240 West, I 40 West: Jackson Mississippi, Little Rock

    680 ft · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West: Little Rock

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Street, Third Street

    1209 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    1062 ft · 31 sec · North 2nd Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Poplar Avenue

    62 m · 4 sec · Poplar Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Poplar Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North College Street
69.5 mi · 64%
I 40 West
13.2 mi · 12%
South Main Street
2.11 mi · 2%
Trenton Highway
1.39 mi · 1%
Dyer Highway
1.36 mi · 1%
Second Street
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

North College Street

Merge slight left

69.2 mi · 01h 16m

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
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
86.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brownsville
00h 58m from Dyer
Leave By
2:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dyer and Mostly Sunny near Memphis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Brownsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.7 miles from Dyer and 50.1 miles from Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.37 one way or $28.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dyer and Mostly Sunny near Memphis.

Stop Ideas Near Brownsville

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

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

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

58 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Central Station

89 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Fulton

109 mi away
21 Newton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dyer and Memphis. Straight-line distance: 86.77 mi (139.64 km).

Dyer

#1 Dyer

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

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

#2 Memphis

The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area.

Population649,705
Coordinates35.1495300, -90.0489800
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-88.993851, 36.066765)
End: Poplar Avenue (-90.048923, 35.149674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.81 gal
14.42 L · about $14.37
Round trip
$28.74
7.62 gal · 28.84 L
Estimated CO2
33.9 kg one way
Round trip: 67.7 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.37 $28.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.20 $32.41
Premium $4.65 $17.73 $35.46
Diesel $5.30 $20.21 $40.42

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 Memphis. The current time is 02:19:51.

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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.