How far is Dyersburg, TN from Chattanooga, TN?
The driving distance from Dyersburg, TN to Chattanooga, TN is about 297.8 miles (479.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 239.1 miles (384.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 37m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dyersburg and Chattanooga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dyersburg and Chattanooga.
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Start on McGaughey Street
19 m · 3 sec · McGaughey Street
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Turn right onto North Main Avenue
620 ft · 18 sec · North Main Avenue
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Turn left onto East Court Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · East Court Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 412 East: Jackson
1948 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
28.9 mi · 35 min
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Turn left onto I-40 East, US 412 East: Nashville
97.1 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 56 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
103.1 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga
2163 ft · 47 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 60 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
1123 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard
897 ft · 30 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dyersburg and Chattanooga.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 24 East
Merge slight left
103 mi · 01h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dyersburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Chattanooga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dyersburg to Chattanooga?
The road trip is about 297.8 miles (479.3 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?
Burns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.7 miles from Dyersburg and 149.1 miles from Chattanooga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 239.1 miles (384.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.7 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 7:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.63 one way or $79.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Dyersburg and Chattanooga, 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 Dyersburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Chattanooga.
Stop Ideas Near Burns
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dyersburg and Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 239.1 mi (384.8 km).
#1 Dyersburg
City and the county seat of Dyer County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 16,082 |
| Coordinates | 36.0345200, -89.3856300 |
| Altitude | 94 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chattanooga
The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 184,742 |
| Coordinates | 35.0456300, -85.3096800 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Martin Luther King Boulevard (-85.309688, 35.045753)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 479 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $39.63 | $79.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.70 | $89.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $48.91 | $97.83 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $55.75 | $111.49 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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