How far is Paris, TN from Smyrna, TN?
The driving distance from Paris, TN to Smyrna, TN is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paris and Smyrna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paris and Smyrna.
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Start on West Wood Street
29 m · 6 sec · West Wood Street
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Turn right onto South Market Street
1217 ft · 21 sec · South Market Street
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Continue on Veterans Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · Veterans Drive
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Turn right onto Tyson Avenue
2191 ft · 41 sec · Tyson Avenue
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Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway
13.2 mi · 15 min · Austin Peay Memorial Highway
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Continue on Highland Drive
1.2 mi · 1 min · Highland Drive
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Take the exit left
1617 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
8.7 mi · 10 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 Paris 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.
Austin Peay Memorial Highway
Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway
13.2 mi · 00h 15m
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 Paris and Sunny near Smyrna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paris to Smyrna?
The road trip is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
McKenzie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Paris and 17.6 miles from Smyrna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.84 one way or $9.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Paris and Sunny near Smyrna.
Stop Ideas Near McKenzie
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 McKenzie.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paris and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 23.88 mi (38.43 km).
#1 Paris
City in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 9,952 |
| Coordinates | 36.3020000, -88.3267100 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| 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: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.84 | $9.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $5.41 | $10.83 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $5.92 | $11.84 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.44 | $14.88 |
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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