How far is Smyrna, TN from La Vergne, TN?
The driving distance from Smyrna, TN to La Vergne, TN is about 133.5 miles (214.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Smyrna and La Vergne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna and La Vergne.
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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
79.5 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 440 East: Knoxville
2020 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
7 mi · 9 min · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga
2690 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
11.6 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Waldron Road, La Vergne
721 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on La Vergne, Waldron Road
85 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto Waldron Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Waldron Road
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Continue on Parthenon Boulevard
757 ft · 21 sec · Parthenon Boulevard
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Turn right onto International Boulevard
121 m · 22 sec · International Boulevard
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Turn left onto Waldron Road
1 km · 2 min · Waldron Road
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Turn right onto Mason Road
33 m · 5 sec · Mason Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mason Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Smyrna and La Vergne.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Broadway of America
Merge slight left
79.5 mi · 01h 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 La Vergne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smyrna to La Vergne?
The road trip is about 133.5 miles (214.8 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?
Dickson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.7 miles from Smyrna and 66.8 miles from La Vergne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.6 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 12:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.39 one way or $36.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Smyrna and Sunny near La Vergne.
Stop Ideas Near Dickson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and La Vergne. Straight-line distance: 97.91 mi (157.57 km).
#1 Smyrna
Town in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 53,185 |
| Coordinates | 35.9564500, -88.3317100 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
#2 La Vergne
City in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 35,646 |
| Coordinates | 36.0156200, -86.5819400 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
End: La Vergne (-86.58194, 36.01562)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 215 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $18.39 | $36.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $20.56 | $41.12 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $22.49 | $44.97 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $28.27 | $56.54 |
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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