How far is Ripley, TN from Smyrna, TN?
The driving distance from Ripley, TN to Smyrna, TN is about 87.8 miles (141.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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 01h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ripley and Smyrna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ripley and Smyrna.
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Start on East Washington Street
19 m · 8 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
976 ft · 49 sec · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highland Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Highland Avenue
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Turn left onto Eastland Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Eastland Avenue
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Turn left
15.7 mi · 23 min
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Turn left onto Haralson Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Haralson Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Main Street
120 m · 7 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
9.7 mi · 14 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto US 70: Fort Pillow State Historic Park
784 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
41.8 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Primary SR 22: Parkers Crossroad, Lexington, Huntingdon
1075 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left
115 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 7 min
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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 Ripley and Smyrna.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
US 70
Merge slight left
41.8 mi · 00h 45m
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 Ripley and Sunny near Smyrna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ripley to Smyrna?
The road trip is about 87.8 miles (141.3 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.6 miles from Ripley and 44.2 miles from Smyrna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 3:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.10 one way or $24.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ripley and Sunny near Smyrna.
Stop Ideas Near Jackson
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 Jackson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ripley and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 68.66 mi (110.5 km).
#1 Ripley
City in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 7,624 |
| Coordinates | 35.7453600, -89.5298000 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| 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: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $12.10 | $24.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $13.53 | $27.06 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $14.80 | $29.60 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $18.61 | $37.21 |
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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