How far is Humboldt, TN from Smyrna, TN?
The driving distance from Humboldt, TN to Smyrna, TN is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Carroll County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Humboldt and Smyrna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Humboldt and Smyrna.
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Start on East Main Street
2407 ft · 46 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Eastend Drive
2.2 mi · 3 min · Eastend Drive
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Continue on Gibson Highway
2569 ft · 43 sec · Gibson Highway
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Continue on Humbolt Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Humbolt Highway
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Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Austin Peay Memorial Highway
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Continue on Milan Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Milan Highway
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Continue on Gibson Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Gibson Highway
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Continue on West Van Hook Street
3.6 mi · 5 min · West Van Hook Street
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Continue on Atwood Highway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Atwood Highway
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Turn straight
12.6 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Buena Vista Road
4.5 mi · 11 min · Buena Vista Road
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Turn right 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 Humboldt 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.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
12.6 mi · 00h 19m
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 Humboldt and Sunny near Smyrna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Humboldt to Smyrna?
The road trip is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Trezevant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Humboldt and 21.3 miles from Smyrna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.86 one way or $11.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Humboldt and Sunny near Smyrna.
Stop Ideas Near Trezevant
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 Trezevant.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Humboldt and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 34.04 mi (54.78 km).
#1 Humboldt
City in Iowa
| Population | 8,126 |
| Coordinates | 35.8197900, -88.9159000 |
| Altitude | 111 |
| 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: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.86 | $11.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $7.16 | $14.32 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.00 | $18.01 |
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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