How far is Fayetteville, TN from Smyrna, TN?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, TN to Smyrna, TN is about 169.9 miles (273.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.5 miles (182.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
169.93 mi
02h 48m
Flight
113.53 mi
182.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.53 mi
Kilometers
182.71 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.93 mi
Kilometers
273.47 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Smyrna
Sat, Jun 20, 11:40 PM CDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Sun, Jun 21, 2:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-06-20T20:51
Arrive Smyrna
Sat, Jun 20, 11:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fayetteville
9:30 PM CDT
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
Waynesboro
TN

City in Tennessee

From Fayetteville
83.5 mi
01h 24m
To Smyrna
86.4 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Jun 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Jun 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Avenue South

    24 m · 9 sec · Main Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn left onto College Street West

    2722 ft · 46 sec · College Street West

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Morgan Avenue North

    871 ft · 15 sec · Morgan Avenue North

  4. 4

    Continue on Washington Street West

    1.3 km · 1 min · Washington Street West

  5. 5

    Continue on Pulaski Highway

    31 mi · 35 min · Pulaski Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West College Street

    1.2 km · 50 sec · West College Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Lawrenceburg Highway

    44.4 mi · 51 min · Lawrenceburg Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

    1.2 km · 57 sec · Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right

    12.4 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    58.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left

    7.8 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Buena Vista Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Buena Vista Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Smyrna Road

    2 mi · 8 min · Smyrna Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Buck Ditch Road

    18 m · 3 sec · Buck Ditch Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Buck Ditch Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville 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
17 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lawrenceburg Highway
44.4 mi · 26%
Pulaski Highway
31 mi · 18%
Buena Vista Road
2.52 mi · 1%
Smyrna Road
2.02 mi · 1%
Washington Street West
0.78 mi
Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard
0.77 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

58.3 mi · 01h 07m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.4 mi
113.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waynesboro
01h 24m from Fayetteville
Leave By
12:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Mostly Sunny near Smyrna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 169.9 miles (273.5 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Waynesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.5 miles from Fayetteville and 86.4 miles from Smyrna.

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

The direct path is about 113.5 miles (182.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.4 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 12:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.63 one way or $45.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fayetteville and Mostly Sunny near Smyrna.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 113.53 mi (182.71 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

City in Tennessee

Population7,009
Coordinates35.1520300, -86.5705500
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Smyrna

#2 Smyrna

Town in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States

Population53,185
Coordinates35.9564500, -88.3317100
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Avenue South (-86.570616, 35.152037)
End: Buck Ditch Road (-88.331713, 35.956423)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6 gal
22.7 L · about $22.63
Round trip
$45.25
12 gal · 45.4 L
Estimated CO2
53.3 kg one way
Round trip: 106.6 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.63 $45.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.52 $51.04
Premium $4.65 $27.92 $55.85
Diesel $5.30 $31.82 $63.65

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 Tennessee · Jun 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Smyrna. The current time is 20:51:48.

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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.