How far is Smyrna, TN from Rockwood, TN?
The driving distance from Smyrna, TN to Rockwood, TN is about 249.6 miles (401.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 204.2 miles (328.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 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 04h 53m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Wilson County, Tennessee
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Smyrna and Rockwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna and Rockwood.
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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
118.3 mi · 2 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Crab Orchard
1656 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Market Street
1088 ft · 22 sec · Market Street
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Turn right
12.2 mi · 18 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Gateway Avenue
1.8 mi · 2 min · South Gateway Avenue
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Turn right onto East Rockwood Street
106 m · 22 sec · East Rockwood Street
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Turn left onto North Kingston Avenue
61 m · 9 sec · North Kingston Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Kingston Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Smyrna and Rockwood.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 40 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
118 mi · 02h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Smyrna and Mostly Sunny near Rockwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smyrna to Rockwood?
The road trip is about 249.6 miles (401.7 km) and usually takes 04h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Green Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.5 miles from Smyrna and 125.1 miles from Rockwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 204.2 miles (328.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.4 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.39 one way or $68.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Smyrna and Rockwood, 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 Mostly Sunny near Rockwood.
Stop Ideas Near Green Hill
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 Green Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Rockwood. Straight-line distance: 204.16 mi (328.56 km).
#1 Smyrna
Town in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 53,185 |
| Coordinates | 35.9564500, -88.3317100 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rockwood
City in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 5,459 |
| Coordinates | 35.8656300, -84.6849400 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rockwood (-84.68494, 35.86563)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 402 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 06m |
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 | $34.39 | $68.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $38.46 | $76.91 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $42.06 | $84.12 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $52.88 | $105.76 |
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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