How far is Smyrna, GA from Adel, GA?

The driving distance from Smyrna, GA to Adel, GA is about 194.6 miles (313.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170 miles (273.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
194.52 mi
03h 51m
Flight
170.04 mi
273.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.04 mi
Kilometers
273.65 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.52 mi
Kilometers
313.05 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Adel
Sat, Apr 18, 12:08 PM EDT
Return by in Smyrna
Sat, Apr 18, 3:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smyrna
2026-04-18T08:16
Arrive Adel
Sat, Apr 18, 12:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Smyrna
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Perry
GA

City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States

From Smyrna
97.4 mi
01h 55m
To Adel
97.1 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Buckhead Road

    31 m · 7 sec · Buckhead Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Greensboro Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Greensboro Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Madison Bypass

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Madison Bypass

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bethany Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Bethany Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Bethany Church Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Bethany Church Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Seven Islands Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Seven Islands Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    16.6 mi · 23 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 129 South, GA 44 South: Gray, Macon

    75 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Gray Highway

    824 ft · 16 sec · Gray Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Gray Road Southwest

    21.2 mi · 29 min · Gray Road Southwest

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Gray Bypass

    15 m · 1 sec · Gray Bypass

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Gray Bypass

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Gray Bypass

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Gray Highway

    10.5 mi · 14 min · Gray Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on North Avenue

    915 ft · 24 sec · North Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the exit right toward I 16:west: Atlanta, Valdosta

    1.3 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    1 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    124.4 mi · 2 hr 14 min · Fall Line Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 37: Adel, Moultrie, Nashville

    1945 ft · 47 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 37 East: Adel, Nashville

    66 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto West 4th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 4th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Burwell Avenue

    46 m · 9 sec · North Burwell Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right

    33 m · 8 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
125 mi · 64%
Gray Road Southwest
21.2 mi · 11%
Gray Highway
10.7 mi · 5%
Gray Bypass
5.11 mi · 3%
Bethany Road
3.7 mi · 2%
Greensboro Road
3.01 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Fall Line Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

124 mi · 02h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.6 mi
170 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
01h 55m from Smyrna
Leave By
9:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Smyrna and Mostly Sunny near Adel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 194.6 miles (313.1 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?

Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.4 miles from Smyrna and 97.1 miles from Adel.

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

The direct path is about 170 miles (273.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.17 one way or $54.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Smyrna and Mostly Sunny near Adel.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Adel. Straight-line distance: 170.04 mi (273.65 km).

Smyrna

#1 Smyrna

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population56,443
Coordinates33.5981800, -83.4048900
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Adel

#2 Adel

City in Cook County, Georgia, United States

Population5,354
Coordinates31.1372700, -83.4240800
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Smyrna (-83.40489, 33.59818)
End: Adel (-83.42408, 31.13727)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 313 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.86 gal
25.98 L · about $27.17
Round trip
$54.34
13.72 gal · 51.96 L
Estimated CO2
61 kg one way
Round trip: 121.9 kg / 269 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.17 $54.34
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.38 $60.77
Premium $4.78 $32.78 $65.55
Diesel $5.62 $38.58 $77.16

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 Georgia · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Smyrna and Adel. The current time is 08:16:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.