How far is Smyrna, TN from Dickson, TN?

The driving distance from Smyrna, TN to Dickson, TN is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.71 mi
01h 40m
Flight
53.41 mi
85.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.41 mi
Kilometers
85.95 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.71 mi
Kilometers
99.31 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dickson
Thu, Oct 15, 4:08 PM CDT
Return by in Smyrna
Thu, Oct 15, 5:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smyrna
2026-10-15T14:28
Arrive Dickson
Thu, Oct 15, 4:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:10 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
Johnsonville
TN

City in South Carolina, United States

From Smyrna
30.8 mi
00h 50m
To Dickson
30.9 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Buck Ditch Road

    18 m · 5 sec · Buck Ditch Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Smyrna Road

    2 mi · 8 min · Smyrna Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Buena Vista Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Buena Vista Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

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

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Broad Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Broadway of America

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Broadway of America

  7. 7

    Turn right

    44.4 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  8. 8

    Continue on West College Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West College Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West College Street

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broadway of America
5.41 mi · 9%
Buena Vista Road
2.52 mi · 4%
Broad Street
2.43 mi · 4%
Smyrna Road
2.02 mi · 3%
West College Street
0.88 mi · 1%
Buck Ditch Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

44.4 mi · 01h 05m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
53.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johnsonville
00h 50m from Smyrna
Leave By
3:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Smyrna and Sunny near Dickson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Johnsonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Smyrna and 30.9 miles from Dickson.

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

The direct path is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 3:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.51 one way or $17.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Johnsonville

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

74 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
RAIL

Fulton

98 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
BUS

Nashville, TN

106 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

118 mi away
108 Jefferson St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Dickson. Straight-line distance: 53.41 mi (85.95 km).

Smyrna

#1 Smyrna

Town in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States

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

#2 Dickson

City in Tennessee, USA

Population15,543
Coordinates36.0770000, -87.3877900
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: Smyrna (-88.33171, 35.95645)
End: Dickson (-87.38779, 36.077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.24 L · about $8.51
Round trip
$17.02
4.36 gal · 16.48 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.90 $8.51 $17.02
Mid-grade $4.37 $9.52 $19.03
Premium $4.77 $10.41 $20.81
Diesel $6.00 $13.08 $26.17

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 Smyrna and Dickson. The current time is 14:28:30.

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.