How far is Kingsport, TN from Dyersburg, TN?

The driving distance from Kingsport, TN to Dyersburg, TN is about 447 miles (719.4 km), with a travel time of about 08h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 381.6 miles (614.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
447.01 mi
08h 17m
Flight
381.6 mi
614.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
381.6 mi
Kilometers
614.12 km
Flight Time
00h 46m

Driving Distance

Road route
447.01 mi
Kilometers
719.4 km
Drive Time
08h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dyersburg
Sun, May 31, 3:16 AM CDT
Return by in Kingsport
Sun, May 31, 12:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingsport
2026-05-30T19:59
Arrive Dyersburg
Sun, May 31, 4:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
08h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:17 PM to 2:47 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
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kingsport
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
Gordonsville
TN

Town in Smith County, Tennessee, United States

From Kingsport
223.2 mi
04h 08m
To Dyersburg
223.8 mi
04h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
85°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kingsport and Dyersburg.

  1. 1

    Start on West Center Street

    636 ft · 24 sec · West Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    133 m · 12 sec · Broad Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Broad Street

    15 m · 2 sec · Broad Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street

    573 ft · 21 sec · Broad Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on East Sullivan Street

    1054 ft · 24 sec · East Sullivan Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Wilcox Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · South Wilcox Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Sullivan Gardens Parkway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Gardens Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on South Wilcox Drive

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Wilcox Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Sullivan Gardens Drive

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Sullivan Gardens Drive

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1627 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1754 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    49.4 mi · 53 min

  15. 15

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  18. 18

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

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

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  21. 21

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    128.5 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg

    1308 ft · 32 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg

    82 m · 7 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg

    26.9 mi · 32 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    12 mi · 14 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 104: Dyersburg, Trenton

    2193 ft · 59 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left

    678 ft · 12 sec

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  30. 30

    Turn right onto North Main Avenue

    620 ft · 18 sec · North Main Avenue

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn left onto McGaughey Street

    19 m · 1 sec · McGaughey Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · McGaughey Street

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
182 mi · 41%
Nashville
155 mi · 35%
Sullivan Gardens Drive
55.5 mi · 12%
US 412 West
39.2 mi · 9%
South Wilcox Drive
4.04 mi · 1%
TN 104
3.01 mi · 1%
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 17m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.4 mi
381.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gordonsville
04h 08m from Kingsport
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Kingsport 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 Kingsport to Dyersburg?

The road trip is about 447 miles (719.4 km) and usually takes 08h 17m 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 223.2 miles from Kingsport and 223.8 miles from Dyersburg.

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

The direct path is about 381.6 miles (614.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.4 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 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 $59.47 one way or $118.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 140.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Kingsport and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dyersburg.

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 Kingsport and Dyersburg. Straight-line distance: 381.6 mi (614.12 km).

Kingsport

#1 Kingsport

The most populous city in Sullivan County, Tennessee.

Population54,112
Coordinates36.5484300, -82.5618200
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
Dyersburg

#2 Dyersburg

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

Population16,082
Coordinates36.0345200, -89.3856300
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Start: Kingsport (-82.56182, 36.54843)
End: Dyersburg (-89.38563, 36.03452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 719 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.77 gal
59.71 L · about $59.47
Round trip
$118.94
31.54 gal · 119.42 L
Estimated CO2
140.1 kg one way
Round trip: 280.3 kg / 618 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $59.47 $118.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $67.07 $134.14
Premium $4.65 $73.39 $146.79
Diesel $5.30 $83.64 $167.29

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 Kingsport, TN and Dyersburg, TN. The current time in Kingsport is 19:59:30, although it is 18:59:30 in Dyersburg.

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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.