How far is Smyrna, TN from Lakeland, TN?
The driving distance from Smyrna, TN to Lakeland, TN is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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 02h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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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 Lakeland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna and Lakeland.
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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
5.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit right toward Primary SR 22: Parkers Crossroads, Lexington, Huntingdon
1219 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
87.2 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Canada Road, Lakeland
883 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Canada Road North
131 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Canada Road
2312 ft · 56 sec · Canada Road
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Turn right onto Leeward Slopes Lane
70 m · 10 sec · Leeward Slopes Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Leeward Slopes Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Smyrna and Lakeland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Primary SR 22
Merge slight left
87.2 mi · 01h 34m
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 Lakeland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smyrna to Lakeland?
The road trip is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?
Bells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.1 miles from Smyrna and 52.2 miles from Lakeland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 2:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.37 one way or $28.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Smyrna and Sunny near Lakeland.
Stop Ideas Near Bells
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 Bells.
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Fulton
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Lakeland. Straight-line distance: 93.69 mi (150.78 km).
#1 Smyrna
Town in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 53,185 |
| Coordinates | 35.9564500, -88.3317100 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lakeland
City in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 12,657 |
| Coordinates | 35.2306400, -89.7403600 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakeland (-89.74036, 35.23064)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 168 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $14.37 | $28.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $16.06 | $32.13 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $17.57 | $35.14 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $22.09 | $44.17 |
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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