How far is Smyrna, TN from Jonesborough, TN?
The driving distance from Smyrna, TN to Jonesborough, TN is about 386.4 miles (621.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 327.7 miles (527.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 23m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Tennessee, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Smyrna and Jonesborough.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna and Jonesborough.
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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
81.4 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville
1305 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
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Continue on Downtown Loop
2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
173.8 mi · 3 hr 10 min
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Keep slight left
36.7 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol
22.7 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11E: Mosheim, Greeneville, Bulls Gap
2149 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto West Andrew Johnson Highway
35 mi · 43 min · West Andrew Johnson Highway
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Continue on West Jackson Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · West Jackson Boulevard
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Turn right onto Washington Drive
959 ft · 47 sec · Washington Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
1383 ft · 33 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Cherokee Street
10 m · 1 sec · North Cherokee Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Cherokee Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Smyrna and Jonesborough.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 40 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
174 mi · 03h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Smyrna and Sunny near Jonesborough.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smyrna to Jonesborough?
The road trip is about 386.4 miles (621.8 km) and usually takes 07h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cookeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 192.6 miles from Smyrna and 193.7 miles from Jonesborough.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 327.7 miles (527.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.7 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.21 one way or $106.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Smyrna and Jonesborough, 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 Jonesborough.
Stop Ideas Near Cookeville
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 Cookeville.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Jonesborough. Straight-line distance: 327.72 mi (527.42 km).
#1 Smyrna
Town in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 53,185 |
| Coordinates | 35.9564500, -88.3317100 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jonesborough
Town in Tennessee
| Population | 5,765 |
| Coordinates | 36.2942700, -82.4734800 |
| Altitude | 516 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jonesborough (-82.47348, 36.29427)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 622 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 49m |
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 | $53.21 | $106.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $59.49 | $118.99 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $65.07 | $130.14 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $81.81 | $163.61 |
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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