How far is Tifton, GA from Smyrna, GA?

The driving distance from Tifton, GA to Smyrna, GA is about 171.4 miles (275.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.5 miles (239 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
171.45 mi
02h 48m
Flight
148.51 mi
239.01 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.51 mi
Kilometers
239.01 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.45 mi
Kilometers
275.93 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Smyrna
Wed, Apr 15, 9:06 PM EDT
Return by in Tifton
Wed, Apr 15, 11:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tifton
2026-04-15T18:18
Arrive Smyrna
Wed, Apr 15, 9:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tifton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Byron
GA

City in Peach County, Georgia, United States

From Tifton
85.6 mi
01h 24m
To Smyrna
85.8 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
89°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Street East

    42 m · 8 sec · 5th Street East

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1068 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Love Avenue

    129 m · 18 sec · Love Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East 2nd Street

    1345 ft · 29 sec · East 2nd Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Forrest Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Forrest Avenue

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West 12th Street

    140 m · 11 sec · West 12th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 41 North

    1.1 km · 1 min · US Highway 41 North

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    92.3 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Fall Line Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Savannah

    1.2 km · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Avenue

    1500 ft · 41 sec · North Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Gray Highway

    10.5 mi · 14 min · Gray Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Gray Bypass

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Gray Bypass

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Eatonton Highway

    102 m · 4 sec · Eatonton Highway

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Eatonton Highway

    21.2 mi · 29 min · Eatonton Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Gray Highway

    1055 ft · 29 sec · Gray Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto James Marshall Bypass

    4.5 mi · 6 min · James Marshall Bypass

  19. 19

    Continue on Madison Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Madison Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Madison Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Madison Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Madison Road Highway

    2587 ft · 40 sec · Madison Road Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Madison Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Madison Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Madison Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Madison Highway

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Seven Islands Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Seven Islands Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Bethany Church Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Bethany Church Road

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Bethany Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Bethany Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Madison Bypass

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Madison Bypass

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Greensboro Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Greensboro Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Buckhead Road

    31 m · 3 sec · Buckhead Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Buckhead Road

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 41 North
93 mi · 54%
Eatonton Highway
21.3 mi · 12%
Gray Highway
10.7 mi · 6%
Fall Line Freeway
9.07 mi · 5%
Madison Road
6.65 mi · 4%
Gray Bypass
5.08 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 41 North

Take the ramp right

92.3 mi · 01h 39m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.9 mi
148.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Byron
01h 24m from Tifton
Leave By
12:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Tifton and Sunny near Smyrna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 171.4 miles (275.9 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Byron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.6 miles from Tifton and 85.8 miles from Smyrna.

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

The direct path is about 148.5 miles (239 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 12:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.96 one way or $47.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Tifton and Sunny near Smyrna.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tifton and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 148.51 mi (239.01 km).

Tifton

#1 Tifton

City in and the county seat of Tift County, Georgia, United States

Population17,031
Coordinates31.4504600, -83.5085000
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Smyrna

#2 Smyrna

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population56,443
Coordinates33.5981800, -83.4048900
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: US 82 (-83.508552, 31.450607)
End: Buckhead Road (-83.404891, 33.598175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.05 gal
22.9 L · about $23.96
Round trip
$47.93
12.1 gal · 45.8 L
Estimated CO2
53.8 kg one way
Round trip: 107.5 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.96 $47.93
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.80 $53.59
Premium $4.78 $28.91 $57.81
Diesel $5.62 $34.03 $68.05

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Tifton and Smyrna. The current time is 18:18:08.

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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.