How far is Smyrna, TN from Humboldt, TN?

The driving distance from Smyrna, TN to Humboldt, TN is about 42.3 miles (68 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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
42.25 mi
01h 12m
Flight
34.04 mi
54.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.04 mi
Kilometers
54.78 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.25 mi
Kilometers
68 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Humboldt
Thu, Oct 15, 2:44 PM CDT
Return by in Smyrna
Thu, Oct 15, 3:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smyrna
2026-10-15T13:32
Arrive Humboldt
Thu, Oct 15, 2:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:06 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
Trezevant
TN

Human settlement in Carroll County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Smyrna
21.1 mi
00h 36m
To Humboldt
21.2 mi
00h 36m

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
91°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left onto Buena Vista Road

    4.5 mi · 11 min · Buena Vista Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Veterans Drive

    16.5 mi · 25 min · South Veterans Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Atwood Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Atwood Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on East Van Hook Street

    3.6 mi · 5 min · East Van Hook Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Gibson Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Gibson Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Milan Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Milan Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Austin Peay Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Humbolt Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Humbolt Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Gibson Highway

    2569 ft · 43 sec · Gibson Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Eastend Drive

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Eastend Drive

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    2407 ft · 41 sec · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Veterans Drive
16.5 mi · 39%
Buena Vista Road
4.53 mi · 11%
East Van Hook Street
3.63 mi · 9%
Gibson Highway
2.48 mi · 6%
Humbolt Highway
2.32 mi · 5%
Eastend Drive
2.16 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

South Veterans Drive

Turn left onto South Veterans Drive

16.5 mi · 00h 25m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
34.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trezevant
00h 36m from Smyrna
Leave By
4:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Smyrna and Sunny near Humboldt.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.3 miles (68 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Trezevant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Smyrna and 21.2 miles from Humboldt.

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

The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.82 one way or $11.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Trezevant

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

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

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

59 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Fulton

62 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
BUS

Paducah, KY

116 mi away
2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Humboldt. Straight-line distance: 34.04 mi (54.78 km).

Smyrna

#1 Smyrna

Town in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States

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

#2 Humboldt

City in Iowa

Population8,126
Coordinates35.8197900, -88.9159000
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Start: Smyrna (-88.33171, 35.95645)
End: Humboldt (-88.9159, 35.81979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.49 gal
5.64 L · about $5.82
Round trip
$11.63
2.98 gal · 11.28 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.5 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.90 $5.82 $11.63
Mid-grade $4.37 $6.50 $13.01
Premium $4.77 $7.11 $14.23
Diesel $6.00 $8.94 $17.89

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 Humboldt. The current time is 13:32:09.

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.