How far is Smyrna, TN from Union City, TN?
The driving distance from Smyrna, TN to Union City, TN is about 60.3 miles (97 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Weakley County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Smyrna and Union City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna and Union City.
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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 left onto Buena Vista Road
4.5 mi · 11 min · Buena Vista Road
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Turn right onto South Veterans Drive
3.7 mi · 5 min · South Veterans Drive
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Turn right
20.3 mi · 26 min
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 22
10.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 22
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45E North, TN 22 North: South Fulton, Union City
15.5 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 214 North, US 45W South
2302 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Nailling Drive
2.1 mi · 4 min · Nailling Drive
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Continue on East Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
36 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Turn straight onto South 1st Street
141 m · 23 sec · South 1st Street
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Turn left onto East Church Street
23 m · 3 sec · East Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Smyrna and Union City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
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20.3 mi · 00h 26m
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 Union City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smyrna to Union City?
The road trip is about 60.3 miles (97 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Gleason is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Smyrna and 30.2 miles from Union City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 3:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.32 one way or $16.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Smyrna and Sunny near Union City.
Stop Ideas Near Gleason
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 Gleason.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Union City. Straight-line distance: 51.77 mi (83.32 km).
#1 Smyrna
Town in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 53,185 |
| Coordinates | 35.9564500, -88.3317100 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Union City
Town in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 10,325 |
| Coordinates | 36.4242300, -89.0570100 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| Country | United States |
End: Union City (-89.05701, 36.42423)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.32 | $16.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $9.30 | $18.59 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $10.17 | $20.34 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $12.78 | $25.57 |
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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