Smyrna, TN Road Trips

Smyrna, TN serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 1 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 406 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Smyrna, TN head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

town in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Trip Routes

8

Longest Drive

407.9 mi

Elizabethton, TN

Quickest Drive

4h 53m

East Chattanooga, TN

Plan Around Smyrna, TN

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Smyrna, TN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Elizabethton, TN to Smyrna, TN 407.9 mi · 7h 49m Johnson City, TN to Smyrna, TN 399 mi · 7h 35m Kingsport, TN to Smyrna, TN 389.7 mi · 7h 25m Madisonville, TN to Smyrna, TN 308 mi · 5h 58m

Continue From Smyrna, TN

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Smyrna, TN to Bristol, TN 406.2 mi · 7h 40m

Trips from Smyrna, TN

Smyrna, TN to Bristol, TN

406.2 mi 7h 40m

Driving from Smyrna, TN

Expect an average of 406 miles and about 7h 40m behind the wheel when leaving Smyrna, TN. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 406 miles (7h 40m), while the shortest is just 406 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Smyrna, TN are Bristol, TN (406.2 mi, 7h 40m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in TN currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 406-mile trip from Smyrna, TN, budget about $60 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 1 mapped routes leaving Smyrna, TN and 7 routes heading into Smyrna, TN, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 406 to 406 miles.

The longest mapped route from Smyrna, TN covers 406 miles and takes approximately 7h 40m. Shorter options start at just 406 miles.

The average route from Smyrna, TN runs about 406 miles with a drive time of roughly 7h 40m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 406-mile trip from Smyrna, TN costs roughly $60 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Smyrna, TN include Bristol, TN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Smyrna, TN by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

55,066

Median Income

$78,409

Median Home Value

$326,700

Median Age

33.9

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Smyrna, TN at a Glance

Founded

1855

Elevation

545 ft

Area

33 mi²

Notable People from Smyrna, TN

A sampling of people born in Smyrna, TN.

Jalen Ramsey

1994

American football player (born 1994)

William Barksdale

1821–1863

Confederate Army general (1821-1863)

Paul Thompson

1961

former American basketball player, born 1961

Ben H. Guill

1909–1994

American politician (1909-1994)

Landmarks & Historic Sites

Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Smyrna, TN.

Sam Davis House

historic house in Tennessee, United States

National Register of Historic Places listed place

Traveler Guide to Smyrna, TN

Smyrna is a town in Central Tennessee.

Smyrna is a town in Rutherford County, Tennessee. Smyrna's population was 39,974 at the 2010 census and 43,063 in 2013. In 2007, U.S. News & World Report listed Smyrna as one of the best places in the United States to retire. The Town of Smyrna finds its roots in the mid-1800s as an agrarian community with many large farms and plantations flourishing in the area. One of the more significant plantations, the Sam Davis Home, is Smyrna's most historic landmark and is designated as a state historical site.

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