How far is Greeneville, TN from Smyrna, TN?

The driving distance from Greeneville, TN to Smyrna, TN is about 359.1 miles (577.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 307.5 miles (494.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 23m 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
359.06 mi
05h 41m
Flight
307.54 mi
494.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
307.54 mi
Kilometers
494.93 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
359.06 mi
Kilometers
577.85 km
Drive Time
05h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Smyrna
Thu, Oct 15, 10:06 PM CDT
Return by in Greeneville
Fri, Oct 16, 4:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greeneville
2026-10-15T17:24
Arrive Smyrna
Thu, Oct 15, 11:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greeneville
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
Baxter
TN

Town of the United States

From Greeneville
181.1 mi
02h 50m
To Smyrna
177.9 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
91°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    127 m · 21 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Church Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Church Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Andrew Johnson Highway

    12.5 mi · 15 min · West Andrew Johnson Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1561 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    22 mi · 24 min

  6. 6

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  12. 12

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    81.7 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 641: Camden, Paris, Parsons

    947 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    59 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left

    7.8 mi · 12 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Buena Vista Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Buena Vista Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Smyrna Road

    2 mi · 8 min · Smyrna Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Buck Ditch Road

    18 m · 3 sec · Buck Ditch Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Buck Ditch Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
4 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
155 mi · 43%
I 40 West
136 mi · 38%
West Andrew Johnson Highway
34.5 mi · 10%
US 641
13.9 mi · 4%
Downtown Loop
2.92 mi · 1%
Buena Vista Road
2.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.6 mi
307.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baxter
02h 50m from Greeneville
Leave By
5:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greeneville and Sunny near Smyrna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 359.1 miles (577.9 km) and usually takes 05h 41m 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?

Baxter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 181.1 miles from Greeneville and 177.9 miles from Smyrna.

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

The direct path is about 307.5 miles (494.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.6 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 5:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.46 one way or $98.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Greeneville 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 Greeneville and Sunny near Smyrna.

Stop Ideas Near Baxter

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Baxter, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Baxter.

BUS

Nashville, TN

101 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greeneville and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 307.54 mi (494.93 km).

Greeneville

#1 Greeneville

Town in and county seat of Greene County, Tennessee, United States

Population14,940
Coordinates36.1631600, -82.8309900
Altitude463
CountryUnited States
Smyrna

#2 Smyrna

Town in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States

Population53,185
Coordinates35.9564500, -88.3317100
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-82.830947, 36.163144)
End: Buck Ditch Road (-88.331713, 35.956423)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 578 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.67 gal
47.96 L · about $49.46
Round trip
$98.93
25.34 gal · 95.92 L
Estimated CO2
112.6 kg one way
Round trip: 225.2 kg / 496 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.90 $49.46 $98.93
Mid-grade $4.37 $55.30 $110.61
Premium $4.77 $60.49 $120.97
Diesel $6.00 $76.05 $152.09

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 · Oct 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Greeneville, TN and Smyrna, TN. The current time in Greeneville is 17:24:30, although it is 16:24:30 in Smyrna.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.