How far is Dyersburg, TN from Cleveland, TN?

The driving distance from Dyersburg, TN to Cleveland, TN is about 327.4 miles (526.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 260.4 miles (419.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 16m 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
327.41 mi
05h 08m
Flight
260.41 mi
419.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
260.41 mi
Kilometers
419.09 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
327.41 mi
Kilometers
526.91 km
Drive Time
05h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Sun, May 31, 12:17 AM EDT
Return by in Dyersburg
Sun, May 31, 4:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dyersburg
2026-05-30T18:08
Arrive Cleveland
Sat, May 30, 11:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:08 PM to 2:08 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
6:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dyersburg
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
Thompson's Station
TN

Town in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States

From Dyersburg
163.5 mi
02h 34m
To Cleveland
163.9 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
83°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on McGaughey Street

    19 m · 3 sec · McGaughey Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Avenue

    620 ft · 18 sec · North Main Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · East Court Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward US 412 East: Jackson

    1948 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    28.9 mi · 35 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I-40 East, US 412 East: Nashville

    97.1 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    52.2 mi · 56 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    110 mi · 2 hr 4 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville

    1.4 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    18.4 mi · 22 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland

    1059 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland

    86 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    1204 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Lee Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Lee Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Keith Street Southwest

    1854 ft · 34 sec · Keith Street Southwest

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Inman Street West

    2276 ft · 41 sec · Inman Street West

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Inman Street West

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
111 mi · 34%
I-40 East
97.1 mi · 30%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 16%
US 412 East
39.5 mi · 12%
I 75 North
19.3 mi · 6%
East Court Street
2.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 24 East

Merge slight left

110 mi · 02h 04m

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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67 mi
260.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thompson's Station
02h 34m from Dyersburg
Leave By
6:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dyersburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 327.4 miles (526.9 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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?

Thompson's Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.5 miles from Dyersburg and 163.9 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 260.4 miles (419.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 67 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 6:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.56 one way or $87.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Dyersburg and Cleveland, 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cleveland.

Stop Ideas Near Thompson's Station

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Thompson's Station, 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 Thompson's Station.

BUS

Nashville, TN

41 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

91 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dyersburg and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 260.41 mi (419.09 km).

Dyersburg

#1 Dyersburg

City and the county seat of Dyer County, Tennessee, United States

Population16,082
Coordinates36.0345200, -89.3856300
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Cleveland

#2 Cleveland

A city in Bradley County, Tennessee.

Population45,948
Coordinates35.1595200, -84.8766100
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: McGaughey Street (-89.385644, 36.034448)
End: Inman St W (-84.876609, 35.159521)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 527 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.55 gal
43.73 L · about $43.56
Round trip
$87.11
23.1 gal · 87.46 L
Estimated CO2
102.6 kg one way
Round trip: 205.3 kg / 453 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $43.56 $87.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.12 $98.24
Premium $4.65 $53.75 $107.51
Diesel $5.30 $61.26 $122.52

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 · May 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Dyersburg, TN and Cleveland, TN. The current time in Dyersburg is 18:08:56, although it is 19:08:56 in Cleveland.

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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.