How far is Lafayette, TN from Smyrna, TN?
The driving distance from Lafayette, TN to Smyrna, TN is about 170.2 miles (273.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.3 miles (216.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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 03h 00m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and Smyrna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Smyrna.
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Start on the route
6 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto Public Square
32 m · 2 sec · Public Square
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Continue on College Street
2420 ft · 49 sec · College Street
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Turn slight right
101 m · 12 sec
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Continue straight
12.5 mi · 19 min
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Turn left
16.9 mi · 21 min
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Continue on West Broadway
1993 ft · 41 sec · West Broadway
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Turn right onto Red River Road
1863 ft · 32 sec · Red River Road
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Turn straight onto Long Hollow Pike
2 mi · 3 min · Long Hollow Pike
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Continue on Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
15.1 mi · 17 min · Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
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Merge slight right
8.7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Huntisville, Memphis
1735 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
1.6 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop
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Take the exit slight left toward I 40 West: Memphis
3193 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
81.2 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 Lafayette and Smyrna.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 West
Merge slight left
81.2 mi · 01h 28m
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 Lafayette and Sunny near Smyrna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Smyrna?
The road trip is about 170.2 miles (273.9 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
White Bluff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86 miles from Lafayette and 84.2 miles from Smyrna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.3 miles (216.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.42 one way or $46.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lafayette and Sunny near Smyrna.
Stop Ideas Near White Bluff
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 White Bluff.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 134.26 mi (216.07 km).
#1 Lafayette
Human settlement in Macon County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 5,271 |
| Coordinates | 36.5211600, -86.0263700 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| 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: 274 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.90 | $23.42 | $46.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $26.19 | $52.38 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $28.64 | $57.29 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $36.01 | $72.02 |
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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