How far is Thomaston, GA from Smyrna, GA?
The driving distance from Thomaston, GA to Smyrna, GA is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Butts County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thomaston and Smyrna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thomaston and Smyrna.
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Start on West Main Street
53 m · 11 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto South Church Street
88 m · 14 sec · South Church Street
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Turn left onto West Gordon Street
1097 ft · 34 sec · West Gordon Street
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Turn left onto South Bethel Street
93 m · 8 sec · South Bethel Street
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Turn slight right onto Barnesville Highway
7.2 mi · 11 min · Barnesville Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Barnesville Highway
6.9 mi · 12 min · Barnesville Highway
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Turn right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
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Continue straight
11.5 mi · 16 min
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Turn left onto Indian Springs Drive
86 m · 10 sec · Indian Springs Drive
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Turn right onto West Johnston Street
1031 ft · 37 sec · West Johnston Street
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Turn left onto North Lee Street
1794 ft · 51 sec · North Lee Street
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Continue on Cabiness Road
18.9 mi · 26 min · Cabiness Road
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Continue on GA 83
5.4 mi · 7 min · GA 83
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Continue on Forsyth Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Forsyth Street
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
51 m · 6 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn left onto South Warren Street
1212 ft · 39 sec · South Warren Street
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Turn slight right onto Madison Street
2083 ft · 51 sec · Madison Street
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Continue on Madison Road
843 ft · 16 sec · Madison Road
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Continue on Madison Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · Madison Street
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Keep slight left
20.9 mi · 29 min
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Turn slight right
2002 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on South Main Street
2436 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Eatonton Road
48 m · 4 sec · Eatonton Road
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Turn straight onto South Main Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Greensboro Road
3 mi · 4 min · Greensboro Road
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Turn right onto Buckhead Road
31 m · 3 sec · Buckhead Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Buckhead Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Thomaston and Smyrna.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Madison Street
Keep slight left
20.9 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Thomaston and Chance Rain Showers near Smyrna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Thomaston to Smyrna?
The road trip is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Flovilla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.2 miles from Thomaston and 42.9 miles from Smyrna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.04 one way or $24.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Thomaston and Chance Rain Showers near Smyrna.
Stop Ideas Near Flovilla
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 Flovilla.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thomaston and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 72.41 mi (116.53 km).
#1 Thomaston
City in Upson County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 8,770 |
| Coordinates | 32.8881900, -84.3265900 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Smyrna
The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.
| Population | 56,443 |
| Coordinates | 33.5981800, -83.4048900 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buckhead Road (-83.404891, 33.598175)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $3.96 | $12.04 | $24.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.46 | $26.93 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.53 | $29.05 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.10 | $34.19 |
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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