Smyrna, TN Road Trips
Smyrna, TN serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 10 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 315 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Smyrna, TN head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
19
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.
Continue From Smyrna, TN
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Smyrna, TN
Smyrna, TN to Bristol, TN
Smyrna, TN to Jonesborough, TN
Smyrna, TN to Greeneville, TN
Smyrna, TN to Pigeon Forge, TN
Smyrna, TN to Sevierville, TN
Smyrna, TN to Clinton, TN
Smyrna, TN to Loudon, TN
Smyrna, TN to Lebanon, TN
Smyrna, TN to Kingston, TN
Smyrna, TN to Rockwood, TN
Driving from Smyrna, TN
Expect an average of 315 miles and about 6h 5m 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 250 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Smyrna, TN are Bristol, TN (406.2 mi, 7h 40m), Jonesborough, TN (386.4 mi, 7h 23m), Greeneville, TN (363.3 mi, 6h 55m), Pigeon Forge, TN (325.1 mi, 6h 17m), and Sevierville, TN (319.1 mi, 6h 8m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in TN currently averages around $3.85 per gallon. For the typical 315-mile trip from Smyrna, TN, budget about $48 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 10 mapped routes leaving Smyrna, TN and 9 routes heading into Smyrna, TN, covering 19 total connections. Distances range from 250 to 406 miles.
The longest mapped route from Smyrna, TN covers 406 miles and takes approximately 7h 40m. Shorter options start at just 250 miles.
The average route from Smyrna, TN runs about 315 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 5m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.85/gallon for regular), the average 315-mile trip from Smyrna, TN costs roughly $48 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, Jonesborough, TN, Greeneville, TN and Pigeon Forge, 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
City data from Wikidata (Q996433), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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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Travel tips adapted from Smyrna (Tennessee) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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