How far is Nashville, TN from Dyer, TN?

The driving distance from Nashville, TN to Dyer, TN is about 159.7 miles (257 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.5 miles (198.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
159.72 mi
03h 05m
Flight
123.51 mi
198.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.51 mi
Kilometers
198.77 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.72 mi
Kilometers
257.04 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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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 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dyer
Fri, May 1, 3:21 PM CDT
Return by in Nashville
Fri, May 1, 6:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nashville
2026-05-01T12:16
Arrive Dyer
Fri, May 1, 3:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nashville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
New Johnsonville
TN

City in Humphreys County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Nashville
79.8 mi
01h 32m
To Dyer
79.9 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNE
Destination
67°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nashville and Dyer.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2013 ft · 2 min

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard

    2546 ft · 1 min · Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto George L Davis Boulevard

    26 m · 1 sec · George L Davis Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 40 West, I 65 North: Memphis, Louisville

    1579 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2582 ft · 40 sec · Downtown Loop

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    125.6 mi · 2 hr 16 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45: Trenton

    1704 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Highland Avenue

    4.4 mi · 8 min · North Highland Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    9.8 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Central Avenue

    12.9 mi · 15 min · North Central Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North College Street

    130 m · 9 sec · North College Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Dyer Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Dyer Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Trenton Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Trenton Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
126 mi · 79%
North Highland Avenue
14.3 mi · 9%
North Central Avenue
12.9 mi · 8%
South Main Street
2.11 mi · 1%
Trenton Highway
1.39 mi · 1%
Dyer Highway
1.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

126 mi · 02h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.2 mi
123.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Johnsonville
01h 32m from Nashville
Leave By
10:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Nashville and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Dyer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Nashville to Dyer?

The road trip is about 159.7 miles (257 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

New Johnsonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.8 miles from Nashville and 79.9 miles from Dyer.

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

The direct path is about 123.5 miles (198.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.23 one way or $42.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Nashville and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Dyer.

Stop Ideas Near New Johnsonville

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

78 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
RAIL

Fulton

100 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
BUS

Nashville, TN

108 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

117 mi away
108 Jefferson St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nashville and Dyer. Straight-line distance: 123.51 mi (198.77 km).

Nashville

#1 Nashville

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

Population684,410
Coordinates36.1658900, -86.7844400
Altitude170
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: Nashville (-86.78444, 36.16589)
End: Dyer (-88.99395, 36.06673)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 257 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.63 gal
21.33 L · about $21.23
Round trip
$42.46
11.26 gal · 42.66 L
Estimated CO2
50 kg one way
Round trip: 100.1 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.23 $42.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.94 $47.89
Premium $4.65 $26.20 $52.40
Diesel $5.30 $29.86 $59.72

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Nashville and Dyer. The current time is 12:16:11.

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.