How far is Memphis, TN from Dyersburg, TN?

The driving distance from Memphis, TN to Dyersburg, TN is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
74.81 mi
01h 43m
Flight
71.61 mi
115.24 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.61 mi
Kilometers
115.24 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.81 mi
Kilometers
120.4 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dyersburg
Thu, Apr 23, 5:52 AM CDT
Return by in Memphis
Thu, Apr 23, 7:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Memphis
2026-04-23T04:09
Arrive Dyersburg
Thu, Apr 23, 5:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Memphis
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Covington
TN

City in Tipton County, Tennessee, United States

From Memphis
37.5 mi
00h 51m
To Dyersburg
37.4 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Poplar Avenue

    1692 ft · 43 sec · Poplar Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Danny Thomas Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · North Danny Thomas Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Thomas Street

    15.2 mi · 20 min · Thomas Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    8.7 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    36.7 mi · 48 min

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto South Main Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Main Avenue

  10. 10

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

    19 m · 1 sec · McGaughey Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · McGaughey Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Thomas Street
71.7 mi · 96%
South Main Avenue
2.16 mi · 3%
North Danny Thomas Boulevard
0.62 mi · 1%
Poplar Avenue
0.32 mi
McGaughey Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Thomas Street

Continue straight

36.7 mi · 00h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
71.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Covington
00h 51m from Memphis
Leave By
3:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Memphis and Sunny near Dyersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Memphis to Dyersburg?

The road trip is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km) and usually takes 01h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Covington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.5 miles from Memphis and 37.4 miles from Dyersburg.

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

The direct path is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.96 one way or $19.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Memphis and Sunny near Dyersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Covington

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

61 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

70 mi away
108 Jefferson St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Memphis and Dyersburg. Straight-line distance: 71.61 mi (115.24 km).

Memphis

#1 Memphis

The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area.

Population649,705
Coordinates35.1495300, -90.0489800
Altitude78
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: Memphis (-90.04898, 35.14953)
End: Dyersburg (-89.38563, 36.03452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.64 gal
9.99 L · about $9.96
Round trip
$19.91
5.28 gal · 19.98 L
Estimated CO2
23.5 kg one way
Round trip: 46.9 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.96 $19.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.23 $22.46
Premium $4.65 $12.29 $24.57
Diesel $5.30 $14.00 $28.01

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Memphis and Dyersburg. The current time is 04:09:13.

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.