How far is Smyrna, TN from Collegedale, TN?
The driving distance from Smyrna, TN to Collegedale, TN is about 257.7 miles (414.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 194.8 miles (313.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 12m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City is located in Williamson County, Tennessee.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Smyrna and Collegedale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna and Collegedale.
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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
50.1 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 56 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
110 mi · 2 hr 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 317: Collegedale, Volkswagen Drive
1928 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Apison Pike
3 mi · 6 min · Apison Pike
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Continue on Apison Pike
1.3 km · 1 min · Apison Pike
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Turn right onto Colcord Drive
21 m · 3 sec · Colcord Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Colcord Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Smyrna and Collegedale.
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 24 East
Merge slight left
110 mi · 02h 04m
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 Collegedale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smyrna to Collegedale?
The road trip is about 257.7 miles (414.8 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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?
Nolensville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.8 miles from Smyrna and 128.9 miles from Collegedale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 194.8 miles (313.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.32 one way or $68.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Smyrna and Collegedale, 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 Collegedale.
Stop Ideas Near Nolensville
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 Nolensville.
Nashville, TN
Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Collegedale. Straight-line distance: 194.82 mi (313.54 km).
#1 Smyrna
Town in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 53,185 |
| Coordinates | 35.9564500, -88.3317100 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Collegedale
City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 11,400 |
| Coordinates | 35.0531300, -85.0502300 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
End: Collegedale (-85.05023, 35.05313)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 415 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 12m |
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 | $34.32 | $68.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.70 | $77.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $42.35 | $84.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $48.27 | $96.53 |
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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