How far is Smyrna, TN from Henderson, TN?
The driving distance from Smyrna, TN to Henderson, TN is about 49 miles (78.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.8 miles (64 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Henderson 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 Henderson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna and Henderson.
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Start on Buck Ditch Road
2.4 mi · 9 min · Buck Ditch Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hawkins Creek Road
1.5 km · 4 min · Hawkins Creek Road
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Continue on Hawkins Creek Road
594 ft · 26 sec · Hawkins Creek Road
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Turn straight onto Westport Road
1 mi · 4 min · Westport Road
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Turn left onto Davis Chapel Road
1697 ft · 1 min · Davis Chapel Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Davis Chapel Road
1.5 km · 4 min · Davis Chapel Road
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Turn left
4.7 mi · 7 min
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Continue on Lexington Clarksburg Road
1009 ft · 21 sec · Lexington Clarksburg Road
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Continue straight
17.3 mi · 25 min
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Turn right onto Lexington Bypass
1.2 km · 1 min · Lexington Bypass
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Turn left onto Cook Street
1871 ft · 37 sec · Cook Street
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Continue straight
12.6 mi · 22 min
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Turn right
5.3 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Washington Avenue
19 m · 3 sec · North Washington Avenue
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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 Henderson.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Lexington Clarksburg Road
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17.3 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Smyrna and Sunny near Henderson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smyrna to Henderson?
The road trip is about 49 miles (78.8 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Smyrna and 24.5 miles from Henderson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.8 miles (64 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.75 one way or $13.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Smyrna and Sunny near Henderson.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington
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 Lexington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Henderson. Straight-line distance: 39.74 mi (63.95 km).
#1 Smyrna
Town in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 53,185 |
| Coordinates | 35.9564500, -88.3317100 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Henderson
City in Chester County, Tennessee
| Population | 6,417 |
| Coordinates | 35.4392400, -88.6414400 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
End: Henderson (-88.64144, 35.43924)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $3.90 | $6.75 | $13.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $7.55 | $15.10 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $8.26 | $16.52 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.38 | $20.77 |
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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