How far is Henderson, TN from Smyrna, TN?
The driving distance from Henderson, TN to Smyrna, TN is about 51 miles (82 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.8 miles (64 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Henderson County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Henderson and Smyrna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Henderson and Smyrna.
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Start on North Washington Avenue
19 m · 10 sec · North Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
5.3 mi · 8 min
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Turn left
12.6 mi · 22 min
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Continue on Cook Street
1871 ft · 39 sec · Cook Street
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Turn right onto Lexington Bypass
1.2 km · 1 min · Lexington Bypass
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Turn left onto South Broad Street
17.3 mi · 25 min · South Broad Street
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Continue on Lexington Clarksburg Road
1009 ft · 21 sec · Lexington Clarksburg Road
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Continue straight
4.7 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Davis Chapel Road
1.5 km · 4 min · Davis Chapel Road
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Continue on Davis Chapel Road
1697 ft · 1 min · Davis Chapel Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Westport Road
1 mi · 4 min · Westport Road
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Continue on Hawkins Creek Road
594 ft · 31 sec · Hawkins Creek Road
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Continue on Hawkins Creek Road
1.5 km · 4 min · Hawkins Creek Road
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Turn left onto Buck Ditch Road
2.4 mi · 9 min · 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 Henderson and Smyrna.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
South Broad Street
Turn left onto South Broad Street
17.3 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Henderson and Sunny near Smyrna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Henderson to Smyrna?
The road trip is about 51 miles (82 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Henderson and 26.5 miles from Smyrna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.8 miles (64 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.03 one way or $14.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Henderson and Sunny near Smyrna.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington
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 Lexington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Henderson and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 39.74 mi (63.95 km).
#1 Henderson
City in Chester County, Tennessee
| Population | 6,417 |
| Coordinates | 35.4392400, -88.6414400 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| 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: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.03 | $14.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $7.86 | $15.71 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $8.59 | $17.19 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.80 | $21.61 |
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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