How far is Dyersburg, TN from Johnson City, TN?

The driving distance from Dyersburg, TN to Johnson City, TN is about 456 miles (733.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 392.6 miles (631.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
455.99 mi
07h 03m
Flight
392.6 mi
631.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
392.6 mi
Kilometers
631.83 km
Flight Time
00h 47m

Driving Distance

Road route
455.99 mi
Kilometers
733.85 km
Drive Time
07h 03m

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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 07h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johnson City
Sun, May 31, 2:12 AM EDT
Return by in Dyersburg
Sun, May 31, 8:16 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 Johnson City
Sun, May 31, 1:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:04 PM to 3:34 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dyersburg
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Gordonsville
TN

Town in Smith County, Tennessee, United States

From Dyersburg
227.7 mi
03h 31m
To Johnson City
228.3 mi
03h 31m

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
77°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

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 Johnson City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dyersburg and Johnson City.

  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

    128.4 mi · 2 hr 18 min

  8. 8

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

    1305 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  10. 10

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop

  11. 11

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

    173.8 mi · 3 hr 10 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City, Asheville

    2112 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway

    14 mi · 17 min · James H. Quillen Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 91

    614 ft · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    1705 ft · 36 sec · East Market Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Buffalo Street

    977 ft · 32 sec · Buffalo Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    132 m · 32 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
211 mi · 46%
I-40 East
128 mi · 28%
I 81 North
56.6 mi · 12%
US 412 East
39.5 mi · 9%
James H. Quillen Parkway
14 mi · 3%
Downtown Loop
2.93 mi · 1%
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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 03m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.4 mi
392.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gordonsville
03h 31m from Dyersburg
Leave By
9:52 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dyersburg and Mostly Sunny near Johnson City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dyersburg to Johnson City?

The road trip is about 456 miles (733.9 km) and usually takes 07h 03m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gordonsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 227.7 miles from Dyersburg and 228.3 miles from Johnson City.

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

The direct path is about 392.6 miles (631.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.4 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $60.68 one way or $121.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 143 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Dyersburg and Johnson City, 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 Mostly Sunny near Johnson City.

Stop Ideas Near Gordonsville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

76 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dyersburg and Johnson City. Straight-line distance: 392.6 mi (631.83 km).

Dyersburg

#1 Dyersburg

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

Population16,082
Coordinates36.0345200, -89.3856300
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Johnson City

#2 Johnson City

The most populous city in Washington County, Tennessee.

Population66,906
Coordinates36.3134400, -82.3534700
Altitude498
CountryUnited States
Start: McGaughey Street (-89.385644, 36.034448)
End: Cherry Street (-82.353659, 36.313645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 734 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.09 gal
60.91 L · about $60.68
Round trip
$121.35
32.18 gal · 121.82 L
Estimated CO2
143 kg one way
Round trip: 286 kg / 631 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $60.68 $121.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $68.43 $136.86
Premium $4.65 $74.88 $149.77
Diesel $5.30 $85.34 $170.68

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 Johnson City, TN. The current time in Dyersburg is 18:08:50, although it is 19:08:50 in Johnson City.

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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.