How far is Franklin, TN from Dyersburg, TN?
The driving distance from Franklin, TN to Dyersburg, TN is about 167.4 miles (269.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.9 miles (226.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Dyersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Dyersburg.
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Start on Public Square
99 m · 6 sec · Public Square
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Exit the rotary onto Main Street
872 ft · 21 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
655 ft · 21 sec · 5th Avenue North
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Turn left onto State Highway 96
11.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 96
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At the end of the road, turn left
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Highway 96
2.5 mi · 3 min · Highway 96
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Take the exit left
1126 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
102.2 mi · 1 hr 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg
1308 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg
82 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg
26.9 mi · 32 min
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Continue straight
12 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 104: Dyersburg, Trenton
2193 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left
678 ft · 12 sec
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto North Main Avenue
620 ft · 18 sec · North Main Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto McGaughey Street
19 m · 1 sec · McGaughey Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · McGaughey Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Dyersburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 96
Merge slight left
102 mi · 01h 50m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Franklin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dyersburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Dyersburg?
The road trip is about 167.4 miles (269.4 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?
Pleasant Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.6 miles from Franklin and 83.8 miles from Dyersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.9 miles (226.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 10:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.29 one way or $44.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Franklin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dyersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasant 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 Pleasant Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Dyersburg. Straight-line distance: 140.91 mi (226.78 km).
#1 Franklin
The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.
| Population | 85,316 |
| Coordinates | 35.9250600, -86.8688900 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Dyersburg (-89.38563, 36.03452)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 269 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
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 | $22.29 | $44.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.14 | $50.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.51 | $55.01 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.35 | $62.69 |
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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