How far is Cordele, GA from Smyrna, GA?

The driving distance from Cordele, GA to Smyrna, GA is about 133 miles (214.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.1 miles (185.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
133 mi
02h 15m
Flight
115.05 mi
185.16 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.05 mi
Kilometers
185.16 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
133 mi
Kilometers
214.05 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Smyrna
Wed, Apr 15, 8:33 PM EDT
Return by in Cordele
Wed, Apr 15, 10:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cordele
2026-04-15T18:18
Arrive Smyrna
Wed, Apr 15, 8:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cordele
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Macon
GA

The second most populous city in Georgia.

From Cordele
67.2 mi
01h 07m
To Smyrna
65.9 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
89°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 16th Avenue East

    1.9 mi · 4 min · 16th Avenue East

  2. 2

    Turn left onto I-75 North: Macon

    1712 ft · 42 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    55.4 mi · 59 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Fall Line Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Savannah

    1.2 km · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway

  7. 7

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

    1500 ft · 41 sec · North Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Gray Highway

    10.5 mi · 14 min · Gray Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Gray Bypass

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Gray Bypass

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Eatonton Highway

    102 m · 4 sec · Eatonton Highway

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Eatonton Highway

    21.2 mi · 29 min · Eatonton Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Gray Highway

    1055 ft · 29 sec · Gray Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto James Marshall Bypass

    4.5 mi · 6 min · James Marshall Bypass

  14. 14

    Continue on Madison Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Madison Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Madison Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Madison Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Madison Road Highway

    2587 ft · 40 sec · Madison Road Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Madison Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Madison Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Madison Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Madison Highway

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Seven Islands Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Seven Islands Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Bethany Church Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Bethany Church Road

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Bethany Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Bethany Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Madison Bypass

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Madison Bypass

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Greensboro Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Greensboro Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Buckhead Road

    31 m · 3 sec · Buckhead Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Buckhead Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cordele 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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 North
55.7 mi · 42%
Eatonton Highway
21.3 mi · 16%
Gray Highway
10.7 mi · 8%
Fall Line Freeway
9.07 mi · 7%
Madison Road
6.65 mi · 5%
Gray Bypass
5.08 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I-75 North

Merge slight left

55.4 mi · 00h 59m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
115.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
01h 07m from Cordele
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Cordele and Sunny near Smyrna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 133 miles (214.1 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.2 miles from Cordele and 65.9 miles from Smyrna.

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

The direct path is about 115.1 miles (185.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.58 one way or $37.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Cordele and Sunny near Smyrna.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cordele and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 115.05 mi (185.16 km).

Cordele

#1 Cordele

County seat in Crisp County, Georgia, USA

Population10,305
Coordinates31.9635100, -83.7823900
Altitude96
CountryUnited States
Smyrna

#2 Smyrna

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population56,443
Coordinates33.5981800, -83.4048900
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: 16th Avenue East (-83.782391, 31.963596)
End: Buckhead Road (-83.404891, 33.598175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.69 gal
17.77 L · about $18.58
Round trip
$37.15
9.38 gal · 35.54 L
Estimated CO2
41.7 kg one way
Round trip: 83.4 kg / 184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.58 $37.15
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.77 $41.54
Premium $4.78 $22.41 $44.82
Diesel $5.62 $26.38 $52.75

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Cordele and Smyrna. The current time is 18:18:10.

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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.