How far is Knoxville, TN from Dyersburg, TN?

The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Dyersburg, TN is about 351.4 miles (565.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 305.5 miles (491.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 00m 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
351.38 mi
06h 30m
Flight
305.48 mi
491.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
305.48 mi
Kilometers
491.63 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
351.38 mi
Kilometers
565.49 km
Drive Time
06h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dyersburg
Sun, May 31, 1:29 AM CDT
Return by in Knoxville
Sun, May 31, 8:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knoxville
2026-05-30T19:59
Arrive Dyersburg
Sun, May 31, 2:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:30 AM to 1:00 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
11:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Knoxville
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
Berry Hill
TN

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

From Knoxville
175.5 mi
03h 15m
To Dyersburg
175.9 mi
03h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
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 Knoxville and Dyersburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Henley Street

    1056 ft · 20 sec · Henley Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Henley Street

    727 ft · 14 sec · Henley Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Western Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Western Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Ailor Avenue

    2326 ft · 43 sec · Ailor Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 40 West, I 75 South

    1637 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    18.3 mi · 21 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  8. 8

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

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

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  11. 11

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    128.5 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  13. 13

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

    1308 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

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

    82 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

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

    26.9 mi · 32 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    12 mi · 14 min

  17. 17

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

    2193 ft · 59 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    678 ft · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Main Avenue

    620 ft · 18 sec · North Main Avenue

  21. 21

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

    19 m · 1 sec · McGaughey Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · McGaughey Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Knoxville 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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
155 mi · 44%
I 40 West
148 mi · 42%
US 412 West
39.2 mi · 11%
TN 104
3.01 mi · 1%
Downtown Loop
2.92 mi · 1%
I 24 West
2.14 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
06h 30m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.9 mi
305.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berry Hill
03h 15m from Knoxville
Leave By
11:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Knoxville 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 Knoxville to Dyersburg?

The road trip is about 351.4 miles (565.5 km) and usually takes 06h 30m 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?

Berry Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 175.5 miles from Knoxville and 175.9 miles from Dyersburg.

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 45.9 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 $46.76 one way or $93.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Knoxville 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 Knoxville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dyersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Berry Hill

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

4 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

71 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Dyersburg. Straight-line distance: 305.48 mi (491.63 km).

Knoxville

#1 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
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: Knoxville (-83.92074, 35.96064)
End: Dyersburg (-89.38563, 36.03452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 565 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
12.4 gal
46.94 L · about $46.76
Round trip
$93.52
24.8 gal · 93.88 L
Estimated CO2
110.2 kg one way
Round trip: 220.4 kg / 486 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $46.76 $93.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $52.74 $105.47
Premium $4.65 $57.71 $115.42
Diesel $5.30 $65.77 $131.54

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 Knoxville, TN and Dyersburg, TN. The current time in Knoxville is 19:59:21, although it is 18:59:21 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.