How far is Dyersburg, TN from East Chattanooga, TN?

The driving distance from Dyersburg, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is about 302.9 miles (487.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242 miles (389.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 34m 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
302.83 mi
04h 47m
Flight
241.96 mi
389.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
241.96 mi
Kilometers
389.4 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
302.83 mi
Kilometers
487.35 km
Drive Time
04h 47m

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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 04h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Chattanooga
Thu, Apr 23, 10:08 AM EDT
Return by in Dyersburg
Thu, Apr 23, 1:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dyersburg
2026-04-23T04:21
Arrive East Chattanooga
Thu, Apr 23, 9:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:47 AM to 1:47 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
7:26 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
Kingston Springs
TN

City in Cheatham County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Dyersburg
151 mi
02h 23m
To East Chattanooga
151.9 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dyersburg and East Chattanooga.

  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

    103.1 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga

    2163 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 60 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1123 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1323 ft · 50 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Georgia Avenue

    2587 ft · 1 min · Georgia Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East 4th Street

    2081 ft · 35 sec · East 4th Street

  18. 18

    Turn straight

    613 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Riverside Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Wilcox Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Wilcox Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Dodson Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Dodson Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Glass Street

    1871 ft · 46 sec · Glass Street

  23. 23

    Turn sharp right onto North Chamberlain Avenue

    16 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
104 mi · 34%
I-40 East
97.1 mi · 32%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 17%
US 412 East
39.5 mi · 13%
East Court Street
2.55 mi · 1%
Riverside Drive
1.31 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.9 mi
242 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingston Springs
02h 23m from Dyersburg
Leave By
7:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dyersburg and Sunny near East Chattanooga.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dyersburg to East Chattanooga?

The road trip is about 302.9 miles (487.4 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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?

Kingston Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151 miles from Dyersburg and 151.9 miles from East Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 242 miles (389.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.9 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 7:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.31 one way or $80.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dyersburg and Sunny near East Chattanooga.

Stop Ideas Near Kingston Springs

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

31 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

53 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dyersburg and East Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 241.96 mi (389.4 km).

Dyersburg

#1 Dyersburg

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

Population16,082
Coordinates36.0345200, -89.3856300
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
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#2 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Population11,000
Coordinates35.0653500, -85.2491200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: McGaughey Street (-89.385644, 36.034448)
End: North Chamberlain Avenue (-85.249066, 35.06533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 487 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.69 gal
40.45 L · about $40.31
Round trip
$80.62
21.38 gal · 80.9 L
Estimated CO2
95 kg one way
Round trip: 190 kg / 419 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $40.31 $80.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.46 $90.93
Premium $4.65 $49.75 $99.50
Diesel $5.30 $56.70 $113.40

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 Dyersburg, TN and East Chattanooga, TN. The current time in Dyersburg is 04:21:36, although it is 05:21:36 in East Chattanooga.

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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.