How far is Alcoa, TN from Smyrna, TN?
The driving distance from Alcoa, TN to Smyrna, TN is about 294.5 miles (474 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 244.3 miles (393.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 27m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 43m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alcoa and Smyrna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alcoa and Smyrna.
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Start on Springbrook Road
7 m · 2 sec · Springbrook Road
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Continue on Springbrook Road
24 m · 3 sec · Springbrook Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Springbrook Road
29 m · 3 sec · Springbrook Road
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Turn left onto Springbrook Road
35 m · 4 sec · Springbrook Road
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Continue on East Edison Street
1240 ft · 36 sec · East Edison Street
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Turn left onto North Wright Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · North Wright Road
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Take the ramp straight
80 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Alcoa Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Alcoa Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 140 North
1086 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pellissippi Parkway
11.3 mi · 13 min · Pellissippi Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West, I 75 South: Nashville, Chattanooga
2411 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left
3090 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
2263 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop
1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop
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Continue on Downtown Loop
2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis
81.7 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 641: Camden, Paris, Parsons
947 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right
59 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
13.7 mi · 16 min
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Turn left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
7.8 mi · 12 min
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Turn left
4.1 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Buena Vista Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · Buena Vista Road
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Turn left onto Smyrna Road
2 mi · 8 min · Smyrna Road
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Turn right onto Buck Ditch Road
18 m · 3 sec · Buck Ditch Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Buck Ditch Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alcoa and Smyrna.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Nashville
Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
155 mi · 02h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Alcoa and Mostly Cloudy near Smyrna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alcoa to Smyrna?
The road trip is about 294.5 miles (474 km) and usually takes 04h 43m 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?
Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.4 miles from Alcoa and 146.1 miles from Smyrna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 244.3 miles (393.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.18 one way or $78.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Alcoa and Smyrna, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Alcoa and Mostly Cloudy near Smyrna.
Stop Ideas Near Lebanon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lebanon.
Nashville, TN
Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alcoa and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 244.24 mi (393.07 km).
#1 Alcoa
City in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 10,382 |
| Coordinates | 35.7895300, -83.9737900 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Smyrna
Town in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 53,185 |
| Coordinates | 35.9564500, -88.3317100 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buck Ditch Road (-88.331713, 35.956423)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 474 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $39.18 | $78.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.19 | $88.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $48.36 | $96.71 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $55.11 | $110.22 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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