How far is Douglas, GA from Smyrna, GA?

The driving distance from Douglas, GA to Smyrna, GA is about 172.1 miles (277 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.9 miles (238.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
172.11 mi
03h 15m
Flight
147.94 mi
238.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.94 mi
Kilometers
238.08 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.11 mi
Kilometers
276.98 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Smyrna
Tue, May 5, 7:55 AM EDT
Return by in Douglas
Tue, May 5, 11:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Douglas
2026-05-05T04:40
Arrive Smyrna
Tue, May 5, 7:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 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
10:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Douglas
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
Dudley
GA

City in Laurens County, Georgia, United States

From Douglas
85.7 mi
01h 37m
To Smyrna
86.4 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    38 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Ward Street

    19 m · 9 sec · East Ward Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Peterson Avenue

    83 m · 14 sec · South Peterson Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Ashley Street

    90 m · 15 sec · East Ashley Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Madison Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Madison Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Douglas-Broxton Highway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Douglas-Broxton Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Alabama Street

    15.6 mi · 22 min · Alabama Street

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    16.5 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1191 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on 3rd Avenue

    3.1 mi · 6 min · 3rd Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left

    28.3 mi · 39 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    8.3 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    44 mi · 55 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Columbia Street

    4.7 mi · 7 min · North Columbia Street

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    11.3 mi · 15 min

  17. 17

    Continue on James Marshall Bypass

    4.5 mi · 6 min · James Marshall Bypass

  18. 18

    Continue on Madison Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Madison Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Madison Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Madison Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Madison Road Highway

    2587 ft · 40 sec · Madison Road Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Madison Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Madison Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Madison Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Madison Highway

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Seven Islands Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Seven Islands Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Bethany Church Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Bethany Church Road

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Bethany Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Bethany Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Madison Bypass

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Madison Bypass

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Greensboro Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Greensboro Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Buckhead Road

    31 m · 3 sec · Buckhead Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Buckhead Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
3rd Avenue
48.3 mi · 28%
Alabama Street
32.2 mi · 19%
North Columbia Street
16 mi · 9%
Douglas-Broxton Highway
6.86 mi · 4%
Madison Road
6.65 mi · 4%
Madison Highway
4.95 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

3rd Avenue

Continue straight

44 mi · 00h 55m

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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.2 mi
147.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dudley
01h 37m from Douglas
Leave By
10:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Douglas and Sunny near Smyrna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 172.1 miles (277 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?

Dudley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.7 miles from Douglas and 86.4 miles from Smyrna.

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

The direct path is about 147.9 miles (238.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 10:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.04 one way or $48.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Douglas and Sunny near Smyrna.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Douglas and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 147.94 mi (238.08 km).

Douglas

#1 Douglas

City in Coffee County, Georgia, United States

Population11,612
Coordinates31.5088100, -82.8498700
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Smyrna

#2 Smyrna

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population56,443
Coordinates33.5981800, -83.4048900
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: East Ward Street (-82.849867, 31.508867)
End: Buckhead Road (-83.404891, 33.598175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 277 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.07 gal
22.99 L · about $24.04
Round trip
$48.09
12.14 gal · 45.98 L
Estimated CO2
53.9 kg one way
Round trip: 107.9 kg / 238 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.04 $48.09
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.88 $53.77
Premium $4.78 $29.00 $58.00
Diesel $5.62 $34.14 $68.28

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Douglas and Smyrna. The current time is 04:40:05.

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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.