How far is Smyrna, TN from Brownsville, TN?

The driving distance from Smyrna, TN to Brownsville, TN is about 67.8 miles (109.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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
67.82 mi
01h 36m
Flight
57.87 mi
93.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.87 mi
Kilometers
93.13 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.82 mi
Kilometers
109.14 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brownsville
Wed, Apr 15, 4:34 PM CDT
Return by in Smyrna
Wed, Apr 15, 6:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smyrna
2026-04-15T14:57
Arrive Brownsville
Wed, Apr 15, 4:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Smyrna
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
Medina
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Smyrna
33.9 mi
00h 48m
To Brownsville
33.9 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
67°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Buck Ditch Road

    2.4 mi · 9 min · Buck Ditch Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hawkins Creek Road

    1.5 km · 4 min · Hawkins Creek Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Hawkins Creek Road

    594 ft · 26 sec · Hawkins Creek Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Westport Road

    1 mi · 4 min · Westport Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Davis Chapel Road

    1697 ft · 1 min · Davis Chapel Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Davis Chapel Road

    1.5 km · 4 min · Davis Chapel Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Lexington Clarksburg Road

    1009 ft · 21 sec · Lexington Clarksburg Road

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit right toward Primary SR 22: Parkers Crossroads, Lexington, Huntingdon

    1219 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    41.8 mi · 45 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70: Brownsville, Ripley

    1247 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    9.5 mi · 14 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout toward North Washington Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · North Washington Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Primary SR 22
42.1 mi · 62%
East Main Street
9.48 mi · 14%
Lexington Clarksburg Road
5.54 mi · 8%
Buck Ditch Road
2.38 mi · 4%
Davis Chapel Road
1.28 mi · 2%
Hawkins Creek Road
1.06 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Primary SR 22

Merge slight left

41.8 mi · 00h 45m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
57.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Medina
00h 48m from Smyrna
Leave By
3:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Smyrna and Partly Cloudy near Brownsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67.8 miles (109.1 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Medina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from Smyrna and 33.9 miles from Brownsville.

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

The direct path is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 3:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.01 one way or $18.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Smyrna and Partly Cloudy near Brownsville.

Stop Ideas Near Medina

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

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

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

56 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Fulton

81 mi away
21 Newton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Brownsville. Straight-line distance: 57.87 mi (93.13 km).

Smyrna

#1 Smyrna

Town in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States

Population53,185
Coordinates35.9564500, -88.3317100
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Brownsville

#2 Brownsville

Town in Haywood County, Tennessee, United States

Population9,232
Coordinates35.5939700, -89.2622900
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Start: Smyrna (-88.33171, 35.95645)
End: Brownsville (-89.26229, 35.59397)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.39 gal
9.06 L · about $9.01
Round trip
$18.03
4.78 gal · 18.12 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.5 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.01 $18.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.16 $20.33
Premium $4.65 $11.12 $22.25
Diesel $5.30 $12.68 $25.35

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Smyrna and Brownsville. The current time is 14:57:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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