How far is Smyrna, TN from Nolensville, TN?

The driving distance from Smyrna, TN to Nolensville, TN is about 132 miles (212.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93 miles (149.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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
132.03 mi
02h 42m
Flight
92.97 mi
149.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.97 mi
Kilometers
149.62 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.03 mi
Kilometers
212.48 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nolensville
Thu, Oct 15, 6:09 PM CDT
Return by in Smyrna
Thu, Oct 15, 8:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smyrna
2026-10-15T15:26
Arrive Nolensville
Thu, Oct 15, 6:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:04 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
McEwen
TN

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

From Smyrna
65.9 mi
01h 21m
To Nolensville
66.1 mi
01h 21m

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
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    50.1 mi · 54 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    41.1 mi · 44 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31A, US 41A: Shelbyville, Lewisburg

    2341 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Horton Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Horton Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Nolensville Road

    7 mi · 10 min · Nolensville Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Nolensville Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broadway of America
55.7 mi · 42%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
41.1 mi · 31%
Nolensville Road
7.01 mi · 5%
Buena Vista Road
2.52 mi · 2%
Broad Street
2.43 mi · 2%
Smyrna Road
2.02 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Broadway of America

Merge slight left

50.1 mi · 00h 54m

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
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39 mi
93 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McEwen
01h 21m from Smyrna
Leave By
1:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Smyrna and Sunny near Nolensville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 132 miles (212.5 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

McEwen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.9 miles from Smyrna and 66.1 miles from Nolensville.

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

The direct path is about 93 miles (149.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39 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 1:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.19 one way or $36.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near McEwen

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

53 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

77 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Nolensville. Straight-line distance: 92.97 mi (149.62 km).

Smyrna

#1 Smyrna

Town in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States

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

#2 Nolensville

City is located in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population11,145
Coordinates35.9522900, -86.6694400
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Start: Smyrna (-88.33171, 35.95645)
End: Nolensville (-86.66944, 35.95229)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.66 gal
17.64 L · about $18.19
Round trip
$36.39
9.32 gal · 35.28 L
Estimated CO2
41.4 kg one way
Round trip: 82.8 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.90 $18.19 $36.39
Mid-grade $4.37 $20.34 $40.68
Premium $4.77 $22.25 $44.49
Diesel $6.00 $27.97 $55.94

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 Nolensville. The current time is 15:26:27.

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.