How far is East Ridge, TN from Smyrna, TN?
The driving distance from East Ridge, TN to Smyrna, TN is about 339.2 miles (545.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 284.3 miles (457.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 48m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Smith County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Ridge and Smyrna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Ridge and Smyrna.
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Start on Rosa Circle
87 m · 13 sec · Rosa Circle
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Turn right onto Elgin Drive
1.1 km · 3 min · Elgin Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Reeds Chapel Road
76 m · 11 sec · Reeds Chapel Road
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Turn left onto Morelock Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Morelock Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Davy Crockett Parkway
7.1 mi · 9 min · Davy Crockett Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
2662 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
52.8 mi · 59 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 East Ridge and Smyrna.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Sunny leaving East Ridge and Sunny near Smyrna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Ridge to Smyrna?
The road trip is about 339.2 miles (545.9 km) and usually takes 05h 24m 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?
Gordonsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.2 miles from East Ridge and 168 miles from Smyrna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 284.3 miles (457.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.73 one way or $93.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between East Ridge and Smyrna, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Ridge and Sunny near Smyrna.
Stop Ideas Near Gordonsville
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 Gordonsville.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Ridge and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 284.31 mi (457.55 km).
#1 East Ridge
City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 21,205 |
| Coordinates | 36.2523200, -83.2512800 |
| Altitude | 391 |
| 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: 546 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 13m |
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 | $3.90 | $46.73 | $93.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $52.25 | $104.50 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $57.14 | $114.29 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $71.84 | $143.69 |
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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