How far is Smyrna, TN from Farragut, TN?

The driving distance from Smyrna, TN to Farragut, TN is about 280.8 miles (451.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 233.8 miles (376.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
280.77 mi
05h 23m
Flight
233.82 mi
376.3 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
233.82 mi
Kilometers
376.3 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
280.77 mi
Kilometers
451.86 km
Drive Time
05h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farragut
Thu, Oct 15, 7:56 PM EDT
Return by in Smyrna
Fri, Oct 16, 12:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smyrna
2026-10-15T13:32
Arrive Farragut
Thu, Oct 15, 6:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:24 PM to 2:24 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Smyrna
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lebanon
TN

City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States

From Smyrna
140.1 mi
02h 41m
To Farragut
140.7 mi
02h 41m

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
87°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    13.8 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left

    1318 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    81.4 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville

    1305 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  13. 13

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

    162 mi · 2 hr 56 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Campbell Station Road, Farragut

    859 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Campbell Station Road, Farragut

    50 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto North Campbell Station Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Campbell Station Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Kingston Pike

    2382 ft · 57 sec · Kingston Pike

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West End Avenue

    12 m · 2 sec · West End Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West End Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
162 mi · 58%
Broadway of America
87 mi · 31%
Downtown Loop
2.93 mi · 1%
Buena Vista Road
2.52 mi · 1%
Broad Street
2.43 mi · 1%
Smyrna Road
2.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

162 mi · 02h 56m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47 mi
233.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebanon
02h 41m from Smyrna
Leave By
6:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Smyrna and Sunny near Farragut.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 280.8 miles (451.9 km) and usually takes 05h 23m 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 140.1 miles from Smyrna and 140.7 miles from Farragut.

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

The direct path is about 233.8 miles (376.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 47 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 6:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.69 one way or $77.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Smyrna and Farragut, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lebanon

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

44 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

103 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Farragut. Straight-line distance: 233.82 mi (376.3 km).

Smyrna

#1 Smyrna

Town in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States

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

#2 Farragut

Town of the United States

Population24,045
Coordinates35.8845200, -84.1535300
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: Smyrna (-88.33171, 35.95645)
End: Farragut (-84.15353, 35.88452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 452 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.91 gal
37.5 L · about $38.69
Round trip
$77.38
19.82 gal · 75 L
Estimated CO2
88.1 kg one way
Round trip: 176.1 kg / 388 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.90 $38.69 $77.38
Mid-grade $4.37 $43.26 $86.51
Premium $4.77 $47.31 $94.62
Diesel $6.00 $59.48 $118.96

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Smyrna, TN and Farragut, TN. The current time in Smyrna is 13:32:30, although it is 14:32:30 in Farragut.

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.