How far is Smyrna, TN from Morristown, TN?

The driving distance from Smyrna, TN to Morristown, TN is about 334.6 miles (538.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 281.8 miles (453.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
334.62 mi
06h 29m
Flight
281.77 mi
453.47 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
281.77 mi
Kilometers
453.47 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
334.62 mi
Kilometers
538.52 km
Drive Time
06h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morristown
Wed, May 6, 5:18 PM EDT
Return by in Smyrna
Wed, May 6, 10:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smyrna
2026-05-06T09:49
Arrive Morristown
Wed, May 6, 4:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:29 PM to 2:59 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Smyrna
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Gordonsville
TN

Town in Smith County, Tennessee, United States

From Smyrna
167.1 mi
03h 14m
To Morristown
167.5 mi
03h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right onto Buena Vista Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Buena Vista Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Broad Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Broadway of America

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Broadway of America

  7. 7

    Turn right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    13.8 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left

    1318 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    81.4 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville

    1305 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  13. 13

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

    173.8 mi · 3 hr 10 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11E, US 25W, US 70

    1431 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Asheville Highway

    6 mi · 7 min · Asheville Highway

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Andrew Johnson Highway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Andrew Johnson Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on West Broadway Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Broadway Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on Andrew Johnson Highway

    12.5 mi · 18 min · Andrew Johnson Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on West 1st North Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West 1st North Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Henry Street

    38 m · 6 sec · North Henry Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Henry Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
183 mi · 55%
Broadway of America
87 mi · 26%
Andrew Johnson Highway
26.4 mi · 8%
Asheville Highway
6.04 mi · 2%
Downtown Loop
2.93 mi · 1%
Buena Vista Road
2.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 29m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.8 mi
281.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gordonsville
03h 14m from Smyrna
Leave By
11:02 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Smyrna and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Morristown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 334.6 miles (538.5 km) and usually takes 06h 29m 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?

Gordonsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.1 miles from Smyrna and 167.5 miles from Morristown.

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

The direct path is about 281.8 miles (453.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.8 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 $44.54 one way or $89.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Smyrna and Morristown, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Smyrna and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Morristown.

Stop Ideas Near Gordonsville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

76 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Morristown. Straight-line distance: 281.77 mi (453.47 km).

Smyrna

#1 Smyrna

Town in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States

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

#2 Morristown

Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA

Population30,275
Coordinates36.2139800, -83.2948900
Altitude397
CountryUnited States
Start: Smyrna (-88.33171, 35.95645)
End: Morristown (-83.29489, 36.21398)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 539 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.81 gal
44.7 L · about $44.54
Round trip
$89.07
23.62 gal · 89.4 L
Estimated CO2
105 kg one way
Round trip: 209.9 kg / 463 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $44.54 $89.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.23 $100.46
Premium $4.65 $54.96 $109.93
Diesel $5.30 $62.64 $125.28

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 · May 06, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Smyrna, TN and Morristown, TN. The current time in Smyrna is 09:49:02, although it is 10:49:02 in Morristown.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.