How far is Americus, GA from Smyrna, GA?
The driving distance from Americus, GA to Smyrna, GA is about 138.7 miles (223.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.9 miles (186.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Monroe County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Americus and Smyrna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Americus and Smyrna.
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Start on North Lee Street
1697 ft · 44 sec · North Lee Street
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Turn left onto Jr Campbell Street
763 ft · 24 sec · Jr Campbell Street
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Turn right onto McGarrah Street
1326 ft · 37 sec · McGarrah Street
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Take the ramp straight toward McGarrah Street
130 m · 12 sec · McGarrah Street
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Merge slight left onto North Martin Luther King Boulevard
12.5 mi · 16 min · North Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
34 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
22.3 mi · 26 min
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Continue on South Broad Street
2 mi · 3 min · South Broad Street
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Merge slight left onto North Poplar Street
11.3 mi · 13 min · North Poplar Street
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto West Hopewell Road
7.1 mi · 11 min · West Hopewell Road
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Turn left
1.1 km · 58 sec
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Turn right
18.4 mi · 26 min
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Continue on Cabiness Road
18.9 mi · 26 min · Cabiness Road
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Continue on GA 83
5.4 mi · 7 min · GA 83
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Continue on Forsyth Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Forsyth Street
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
51 m · 6 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn left onto South Warren Street
1212 ft · 39 sec · South Warren Street
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Turn slight right onto Madison Street
2083 ft · 51 sec · Madison Street
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Continue on Madison Road
843 ft · 16 sec · Madison Road
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Continue on Madison Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · Madison Street
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Keep slight left
20.9 mi · 29 min
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Turn slight right
2002 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on South Main Street
2436 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Eatonton Road
48 m · 4 sec · Eatonton Road
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Turn straight onto South Main Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Greensboro Road
3 mi · 4 min · Greensboro Road
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Turn right onto Buckhead Road
31 m · 3 sec · Buckhead Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Buckhead Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Americus and Smyrna.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Martin Luther King Boulevard
Exit the roundabout
22.3 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Americus and Sunny near Smyrna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Americus to Smyrna?
The road trip is about 138.7 miles (223.2 km) and usually takes 02h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Culloden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.2 miles from Americus and 69.5 miles from Smyrna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.9 miles (186.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.41 one way or $38.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Americus and Sunny near Smyrna.
Stop Ideas Near Culloden
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 Culloden.
Peachtree Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Americus and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 115.85 mi (186.45 km).
#1 Americus
City in Sumter County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 14,987 |
| Coordinates | 32.0723900, -84.2326900 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Smyrna
The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.
| Population | 56,443 |
| Coordinates | 33.5981800, -83.4048900 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buckhead Road (-83.404891, 33.598175)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $3.96 | $19.41 | $38.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.70 | $43.40 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.41 | $46.82 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.56 | $55.12 |
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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