How far is Lexington, TN from Smyrna, TN?
The driving distance from Lexington, TN to Smyrna, TN is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington and Smyrna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington and Smyrna.
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Start on North Broad Street
15.1 mi · 22 min · North 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 Lexington 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.
North Broad Street
Start on North Broad Street
15.1 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Lexington and Sunny near Smyrna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lexington to Smyrna?
The road trip is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Clarksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Lexington and 10.7 miles from Smyrna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.24 one way or $6.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lexington and Sunny near Smyrna.
Stop Ideas Near Clarksburg
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 Clarksburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lexington and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 21.39 mi (34.43 km).
#1 Lexington
City in Henderson County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 7,866 |
| Coordinates | 35.6509000, -88.3933800 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| 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: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.24 | $6.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $3.62 | $7.25 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
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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