How far is Portland, TN from Smyrna, TN?

The driving distance from Portland, TN to Smyrna, TN is about 150.5 miles (242.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110 miles (177 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
150.53 mi
02h 31m
Flight
109.96 mi
176.97 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.96 mi
Kilometers
176.97 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.53 mi
Kilometers
242.25 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Smyrna
Thu, Oct 15, 10:52 PM CDT
Return by in Portland
Fri, Oct 16, 1:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portland
2026-10-15T20:20
Arrive Smyrna
Thu, Oct 15, 10:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Portland
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Burns
TN

Human settlement in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Portland
76.1 mi
01h 15m
To Smyrna
74.4 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
91°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Portland and Smyrna.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Portland and Smyrna.

  1. 1

    Start on North Broadway

    1692 ft · 26 sec · North Broadway

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right

    92 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Oak Street

    1073 ft · 18 sec · Oak Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Maple Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Maple Street

  5. 5

    Continue on College Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · College Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 65 South: Nashville

    1633 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    30.9 mi · 34 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Huntisville, Memphis

    1735 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 40 West: Memphis

    3193 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    81.2 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 641: Camden, Paris, Parsons

    947 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    59 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left

    7.8 mi · 12 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Buena Vista Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Buena Vista Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Smyrna Road

    2 mi · 8 min · Smyrna Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Buck Ditch Road

    18 m · 3 sec · Buck Ditch Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Buck Ditch Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Portland and Smyrna.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
81.8 mi · 54%
I 65 South
31.5 mi · 21%
US 641
13.9 mi · 9%
Maple Street
3.88 mi · 3%
Buena Vista Road
2.52 mi · 2%
Smyrna Road
2.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.5 mi
110 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burns
01h 15m from Portland
Leave By
1:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Portland and Sunny near Smyrna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Portland to Smyrna?

The road trip is about 150.5 miles (242.2 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Burns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.1 miles from Portland and 74.4 miles from Smyrna.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 110 miles (177 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.5 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 1:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.73 one way or $41.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Portland and Sunny near Smyrna.

Stop Ideas Near Burns

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Burns, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burns.

BUS

Nashville, TN

50 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

53 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 109.96 mi (176.97 km).

Portland

#1 Portland

City in Sumner County, Tennessee, United States

Population13,301
Coordinates36.5817100, -86.5163800
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Smyrna

#2 Smyrna

Town in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States

Population53,185
Coordinates35.9564500, -88.3317100
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: North Broadway (-86.516259, 36.581729)
End: Buck Ditch Road (-88.331713, 35.956423)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.31 gal
20.11 L · about $20.73
Round trip
$41.46
10.62 gal · 40.22 L
Estimated CO2
47.2 kg one way
Round trip: 94.4 kg / 208 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.90 $20.73 $41.46
Mid-grade $4.37 $23.18 $46.36
Premium $4.77 $25.35 $50.70
Diesel $6.00 $31.87 $63.74

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Portland and Smyrna. The current time is 20:20:39.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.