How far is Columbia, TN from Smyrna, TN?
The driving distance from Columbia, TN to Smyrna, TN is about 101.5 miles (163.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.4 miles (122.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.
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
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Human settlement in Perry County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Smyrna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Smyrna.
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Start on West 7th Street
24 m · 6 sec · West 7th Street
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Turn right onto North Garden Street
2333 ft · 53 sec · North Garden Street
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Turn left onto James M Campbell Boulevard North
2342 ft · 41 sec · James M Campbell Boulevard North
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Continue on Santa Fe Pike
7.2 mi · 9 min · Santa Fe Pike
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Continue on State Highway 7
21.3 mi · 25 min · State Highway 7
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Continue on State Highway 46
2.6 mi · 4 min · State Highway 46
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Continue on State HWY 46
4 mi · 5 min · State HWY 46
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Take the exit right
771 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
46.3 mi · 50 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 Columbia and Smyrna.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State HWY 46
Merge slight left
46.3 mi · 00h 50m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Columbia 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 Columbia to Smyrna?
The road trip is about 101.5 miles (163.3 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?
Lobelville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.2 miles from Columbia and 44.3 miles from Smyrna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.4 miles (122.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.50 one way or $27.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Columbia and Mostly Cloudy near Smyrna.
Stop Ideas Near Lobelville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 76.4 mi (122.95 km).
#1 Columbia
The county seat of Maury County, Tennessee.
| Population | 41,826 |
| Coordinates | 35.6150700, -87.0352800 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| 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: 163 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $13.50 | $27.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.23 | $30.45 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.66 | $33.32 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.99 | $37.98 |
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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