Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 22, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
12.4 mi
20 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dyersburg, TN
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Hawkinsville, TN
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Dyersburg to Hawkinsville is 12.4 miles and takes about 18 minutes via US 412, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Tennessee, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect a straightforward drive that won't eat up much of your day, making it ideal for a quick connection or a brief scenic detour if you're exploring the area. Given its brevity, it's perfectly suited for a same-day trip.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 412 | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| East Court Street | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Clark Road | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| Lennie Clark Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Main Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bonicord Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| McGaughey Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bluebird Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Dyersburg, TN and Hawkinsville, TN.
Start on US 51 Bus; SR 104
Turn right onto US 51 Bus; SR 104
Turn left onto SR 104
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 412
Turn sharp right onto Lennie Clark Road
Turn left onto Clark Road
Turn straight onto Bonicord Road
Turn left onto Bluebird Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto US 51 Bus; SR 104 / North Main Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto SR 104 / East Court Street
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward US 412 East: Jackson
Navigation decision point
Turn sharp right onto Lennie Clark Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Turn left onto Bluebird Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.07 one way
$4.14 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.62 | $2.26 | $4.51 |
| premium | $5.25 | $2.56 | $5.13 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $3.06 | $6.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.79 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Dyersburg on Thursday
Local time
2:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Hawkinsville on Thursday
Local time
2:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is mostly highway, with 66% of the 12.4 miles on high-speed roads like US 412. You'll experience a stretch of 8.2 miles on US 412 before transitioning to surface streets. Expect a feeling of rural cruising for the majority of this short trip.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 412 and East Court Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 51 Bus; SR 104 / North Main Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 51 Bus; SR 104 / North Main Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 104 / East Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
144 ft
Total Descent
84 ft
Highest Point
372 ft
~12.4 mi in
Elevation Range
94 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 12.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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