How far is Smyrna, TN from Red Bank, TN?
The driving distance from Smyrna, TN to Red Bank, TN is about 314.8 miles (506.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 256.6 miles (413 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 37m 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 06h 18m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Smyrna and Red Bank.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna and Red Bank.
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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
153 mi · 2 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 321, TN 73, TN 95: Lenoir City, Oak Ridge
1499 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 321, TN 73, TN 95: Lenoir City, Oak Ridge
46 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lamar Alexander Parkway
26.9 mi · 36 min · Lamar Alexander Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on East Lamar Alexander Parkway
13.9 mi · 21 min · East Lamar Alexander Parkway
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Turn right onto Old Tuckaleechee Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Old Tuckaleechee Road
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Turn slight right onto Old Cades Cove Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Old Cades Cove Road
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Turn slight left onto Dry Valley Road
2413 ft · 1 min · Dry Valley Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Cavern Road
1.2 mi · 4 min · Cavern Road
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Turn slight left onto Schoolhouse Gap Road
2019 ft · 1 min · Schoolhouse Gap Road
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Turn right onto Pam Lane
37 m · 5 sec · Pam Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pam Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Smyrna and Red Bank.
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
153 mi · 02h 46m
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 Red Bank.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smyrna to Red Bank?
The road trip is about 314.8 miles (506.7 km) and usually takes 06h 18m 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?
Watertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.9 miles from Smyrna and 158 miles from Red Bank.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 256.6 miles (413 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.2 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 $43.37 one way or $86.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Smyrna and Red Bank, 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 Red Bank.
Stop Ideas Near Watertown
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 Watertown.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Red Bank. Straight-line distance: 256.62 mi (412.99 km).
#1 Smyrna
Town in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 53,185 |
| Coordinates | 35.9564500, -88.3317100 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Red Bank
City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 11,881 |
| Coordinates | 35.6434200, -83.7682300 |
| Altitude | 446 |
| Country | United States |
End: Red Bank (-83.76823, 35.64342)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 507 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 55m |
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 | $43.37 | $86.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $48.50 | $96.99 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $53.04 | $106.08 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $66.68 | $133.36 |
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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