How far is McKenzie, TN from Smyrna, TN?
The driving distance from McKenzie, TN to Smyrna, TN is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Carroll County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McKenzie and Smyrna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKenzie and Smyrna.
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Start on the route
24 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Cedar Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cedar Street
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Continue on Old McKenzie Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Old McKenzie Road
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Turn right
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
119 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Veterans Drive North
3.7 mi · 5 min · Veterans Drive North
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Turn left 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 McKenzie 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 right
6.57 mi · 00h 08m
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 McKenzie and Sunny near Smyrna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McKenzie to Smyrna?
The road trip is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Huntingdon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.7 miles from McKenzie and 9.7 miles from Smyrna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16 miles (25.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.65 one way or $5.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around McKenzie and Sunny near Smyrna.
Stop Ideas Near Huntingdon
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 Huntingdon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McKenzie and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 16.04 mi (25.81 km).
#1 McKenzie
Human settlement in Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 5,303 |
| Coordinates | 36.1325600, -88.5186600 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| 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: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.65 | $5.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $2.97 | $5.94 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $3.25 | $6.49 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.08 | $8.16 |
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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