How far is Smyrna, TN from Alcoa, TN?
The driving distance from Smyrna, TN to Alcoa, TN is about 296.5 miles (477.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 244.3 miles (393.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Smyrna and Alcoa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna and Alcoa.
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Start on Buck Ditch Road
18 m · 5 sec · Buck Ditch Road
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Turn left onto Smyrna Road
2 mi · 8 min · Smyrna Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Buena Vista Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · Buena Vista Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
4.1 mi · 7 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · Broad Street
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Continue on Broadway of America
5.4 mi · 8 min · Broadway of America
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Turn right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
13.8 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight left
1318 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
81.4 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville
1305 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
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Continue on Downtown Loop
2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
165 mi · 3 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward I 140 East, Primary SR 162 North: Oak Ridge, Maryville
1372 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 140 East: Maryville
1129 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pellissippi Parkway
10.7 mi · 13 min · Pellissippi Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 129 South: Alcoa, Maryville
2223 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Alcoa Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Alcoa Highway
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Take the exit slight left
101 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto North Wright Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · North Wright Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Edison Street
1313 ft · 37 sec · East Edison Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Springbrook Road
29 m · 3 sec · Springbrook Road
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Turn left onto Springbrook Road
35 m · 5 sec · Springbrook Road
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Continue on Springbrook Road
12 m · 1 sec · Springbrook Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Springbrook Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Smyrna and Alcoa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
165 mi · 03h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Smyrna and Mostly Sunny near Alcoa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smyrna to Alcoa?
The road trip is about 296.5 miles (477.2 km) and usually takes 05h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.1 miles from Smyrna and 148.4 miles from Alcoa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 244.3 miles (393.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.44 one way or $78.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Smyrna and Alcoa, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Smyrna and Mostly Sunny near Alcoa.
Stop Ideas Near Lebanon
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 Lebanon.
Nashville, TN
Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Alcoa. Straight-line distance: 244.24 mi (393.07 km).
#1 Smyrna
Town in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 53,185 |
| Coordinates | 35.9564500, -88.3317100 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alcoa
City in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 10,382 |
| Coordinates | 35.7895300, -83.9737900 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alcoa (-83.97379, 35.78953)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 477 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 41m |
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 | $3.77 | $39.44 | $78.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.49 | $88.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $48.68 | $97.36 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $55.48 | $110.96 |
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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