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

The driving distance from Johnson City, TN to Dyer, TN is about 443.4 miles (713.6 km), with a travel time of about 08h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 370.6 miles (596.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
443.44 mi
08h 15m
Flight
370.61 mi
596.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
370.61 mi
Kilometers
596.44 km
Flight Time
00h 44m

Driving Distance

Road route
443.44 mi
Kilometers
713.64 km
Drive Time
08h 15m

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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 08h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dyer
Sun, Apr 19, 4:50 PM CDT
Return by in Johnson City
Mon, Apr 20, 2:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johnson City
2026-04-19T09:35
Arrive Dyer
Sun, Apr 19, 5:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
08h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:15 PM to 2:45 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Johnson City
8:00 PM EDT
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
Baxter
TN

Town of the United States

From Johnson City
221.5 mi
04h 07m
To Dyer
222 mi
04h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Johnson City and Dyer.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    132 m · 35 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Buffalo Street

    1620 ft · 56 sec · Buffalo Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Roan Street

    1633 ft · 37 sec · North Roan Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Watauga Avenue

    1812 ft · 45 sec · East Watauga Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    135 m · 11 sec · Oak Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    962 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway

    13.7 mi · 16 min · James H. Quillen Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Knoxville

    1100 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    56.4 mi · 1 hr

  10. 10

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  16. 16

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    125.6 mi · 2 hr 16 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45: Trenton

    1704 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Highland Avenue

    4.4 mi · 8 min · North Highland Avenue

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right

    9.8 mi · 13 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Central Avenue

    12.9 mi · 15 min · North Central Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North College Street

    130 m · 9 sec · North College Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Dyer Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Dyer Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Trenton Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Trenton Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
180 mi · 40%
Nashville
155 mi · 35%
I 81 South
56.6 mi · 13%
North Highland Avenue
14.3 mi · 3%
James H. Quillen Parkway
13.7 mi · 3%
North Central Avenue
12.9 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

155 mi · 02h 47m

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
08h 15m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.8 mi
370.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baxter
04h 07m from Johnson City
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Johnson City and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Dyer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 443.4 miles (713.6 km) and usually takes 08h 15m 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?

Baxter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 221.5 miles from Johnson City and 222 miles from Dyer.

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

The direct path is about 370.6 miles (596.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.8 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 EDT. 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 $59.02 one way or $118.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 139.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Johnson City and Dyer, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Johnson City and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Dyer.

Stop Ideas Near Baxter

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

101 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johnson City and Dyer. Straight-line distance: 370.61 mi (596.44 km).

Johnson City

#1 Johnson City

The most populous city in Washington County, Tennessee.

Population66,906
Coordinates36.3134400, -82.3534700
Altitude498
CountryUnited States
Dyer

#2 Dyer

Human settlement in Gibson County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population2,203
Coordinates36.0667300, -88.9939500
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Johnson City (-82.35347, 36.31344)
End: Dyer (-88.99395, 36.06673)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 714 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.65 gal
59.23 L · about $59.02
Round trip
$118.03
31.3 gal · 118.46 L
Estimated CO2
139.1 kg one way
Round trip: 278.2 kg / 613 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $59.02 $118.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $66.56 $133.12
Premium $4.65 $72.84 $145.67
Diesel $5.30 $83.01 $166.02

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Johnson City, TN and Dyer, TN. The current time in Johnson City is 09:35:11, although it is 08:35:11 in Dyer.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.