How far is Savannah, TN from Smyrna, TN?

The driving distance from Savannah, TN to Smyrna, TN is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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
59.71 mi
01h 14m
Flight
50.77 mi
81.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.77 mi
Kilometers
81.7 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.71 mi
Kilometers
96.09 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Smyrna
Thu, Oct 15, 8:43 PM CDT
Return by in Savannah
Thu, Oct 15, 9:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-10-15T19:29
Arrive Smyrna
Thu, Oct 15, 8:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Savannah
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
Lexington
TN

City in Henderson County, Tennessee, United States

From Savannah
30.9 mi
00h 37m
To Smyrna
28.8 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 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 Savannah and Smyrna.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Guinn Street

    95 m · 16 sec · Guinn Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Water Street

    1444 ft · 40 sec · Water Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge Avenue

    4 mi · 6 min · Bridge Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    573 ft · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right

    10.6 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right

    35.9 mi · 52 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Lexington Clarksburg Road

    1009 ft · 21 sec · Lexington Clarksburg Road

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Davis Chapel Road

    1.5 km · 4 min · Davis Chapel Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Davis Chapel Road

    1697 ft · 1 min · Davis Chapel Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Westport Road

    1 mi · 4 min · Westport Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Hawkins Creek Road

    594 ft · 31 sec · Hawkins Creek Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Hawkins Creek Road

    1.5 km · 4 min · Hawkins Creek Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Buck Ditch Road

    2.4 mi · 9 min · Buck Ditch Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Buck Ditch Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lexington Clarksburg Road
4.92 mi · 8%
Bridge Avenue
4.15 mi · 7%
Buck Ditch Road
2.38 mi · 4%
Davis Chapel Road
1.28 mi · 2%
Hawkins Creek Road
1.06 mi · 2%
Westport Road
1.04 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn right

35.9 mi · 00h 52m

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
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
50.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
00h 37m from Savannah
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Savannah and Sunny near Smyrna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Savannah and 28.8 miles from Smyrna.

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

The direct path is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 4:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.24 one way or $16.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lexington, 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 Lexington.

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

94 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Fulton

107 mi away
21 Newton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 50.77 mi (81.7 km).

Savannah

#1 Savannah

City in Tennessee, United States

Population6,913
Coordinates35.2248000, -88.2492000
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Smyrna

#2 Smyrna

Town in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States

Population53,185
Coordinates35.9564500, -88.3317100
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: Guinn Street (-88.249076, 35.224786)
End: Buck Ditch Road (-88.331713, 35.956423)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.11 gal
7.98 L · about $8.24
Round trip
$16.47
4.22 gal · 15.96 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.5 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.90 $8.24 $16.47
Mid-grade $4.37 $9.21 $18.42
Premium $4.77 $10.07 $20.15
Diesel $6.00 $12.66 $25.33

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 Savannah and Smyrna. The current time is 19:29:00.

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.