How far is Adel, GA from Smyrna, GA?

The driving distance from Adel, GA to Smyrna, GA is about 195.5 miles (314.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170 miles (273.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
195.56 mi
03h 07m
Flight
170.04 mi
273.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.04 mi
Kilometers
273.65 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.56 mi
Kilometers
314.73 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Smyrna
Wed, May 13, 3:43 AM EDT
Return by in Adel
Wed, May 13, 6:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Adel
2026-05-13T00:36
Arrive Smyrna
Wed, May 13, 3:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Adel
9:00 PM EDT
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
Perry
GA

City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States

From Adel
97.4 mi
01h 33m
To Smyrna
98.2 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Adel and Smyrna.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Adel and Smyrna.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    33 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Burwell Avenue

    46 m · 11 sec · North Burwell Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 4th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I-75 North: Macon

    2318 ft · 57 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    116.6 mi · 2 hr 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Fall Line Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Savannah

    1.2 km · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Avenue

    1500 ft · 41 sec · North Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Gray Highway

    10.5 mi · 14 min · Gray Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Gray Bypass

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Gray Bypass

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Eatonton Highway

    102 m · 4 sec · Eatonton Highway

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Eatonton Highway

    21.2 mi · 29 min · Eatonton Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Gray Highway

    1055 ft · 29 sec · Gray Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto James Marshall Bypass

    4.5 mi · 6 min · James Marshall Bypass

  16. 16

    Continue on Madison Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Madison Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Madison Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Madison Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Madison Road Highway

    2587 ft · 40 sec · Madison Road Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Madison Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Madison Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Madison Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Madison Highway

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Seven Islands Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Seven Islands Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Bethany Church Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Bethany Church Road

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Bethany Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Bethany Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Madison Bypass

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Madison Bypass

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Greensboro Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Greensboro Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Buckhead Road

    31 m · 3 sec · Buckhead Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Buckhead Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Adel and Smyrna.

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
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 North
117 mi · 60%
Eatonton Highway
21.3 mi · 11%
Gray Highway
10.7 mi · 5%
Fall Line Freeway
9.07 mi · 5%
Madison Road
6.65 mi · 3%
Gray Bypass
5.08 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I-75 North

Merge slight left

117 mi · 02h 05m

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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.5 mi
170 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
01h 33m from Adel
Leave By
10:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Adel and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Smyrna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Adel to Smyrna?

The road trip is about 195.5 miles (314.7 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?

Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.4 miles from Adel and 98.2 miles from Smyrna.

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

The direct path is about 170 miles (273.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.33 one way or $54.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Adel and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Smyrna.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Adel and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 170.04 mi (273.65 km).

Adel

#1 Adel

City in Cook County, Georgia, United States

Population5,354
Coordinates31.1372700, -83.4240800
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Smyrna

#2 Smyrna

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population56,443
Coordinates33.5981800, -83.4048900
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: (-83.423997, 31.13729)
End: Buckhead Road (-83.404891, 33.598175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 315 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.9 gal
26.12 L · about $27.33
Round trip
$54.66
13.8 gal · 52.24 L
Estimated CO2
61.3 kg one way
Round trip: 122.6 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.33 $54.66
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.56 $61.12
Premium $4.78 $32.97 $65.94
Diesel $5.62 $38.81 $77.61

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 Georgia · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Adel and Smyrna. The current time is 00:36:38.

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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.