How far is Dyersburg, TN from Knoxville, TN?
The driving distance from Dyersburg, TN to Knoxville, TN is about 351.6 miles (565.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 305.5 miles (491.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 28m 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 05h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Davidson County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dyersburg and Knoxville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dyersburg and Knoxville.
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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
128.4 mi · 2 hr 18 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville
1305 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
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Continue on Downtown Loop
2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
173.8 mi · 3 hr 10 min
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Keep slight left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art
2116 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art
2403 ft · 56 sec
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Continue on Henley Street
1238 ft · 27 sec · Henley Street
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Continue on Henley Street
78 m · 12 sec · Henley Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Henley Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dyersburg and Knoxville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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 Partly Sunny near Knoxville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dyersburg to Knoxville?
The road trip is about 351.6 miles (565.8 km) and usually takes 05h 14m 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?
Berry Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 175.5 miles from Dyersburg and 176 miles from Knoxville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 305.5 miles (491.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.1 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 6:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.80 one way or $93.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Dyersburg and Knoxville, 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 Partly Sunny near Knoxville.
Stop Ideas Near Berry Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Berry Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dyersburg and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 305.48 mi (491.63 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 Knoxville
The most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 190,223 |
| Coordinates | 35.9606400, -83.9207400 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 11 (-83.920795, 35.960617)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 566 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 23m |
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 | $46.80 | $93.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $52.78 | $105.56 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $57.76 | $115.51 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $65.82 | $131.65 |
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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