How far is Villa Rica, GA from Smyrna, GA?

The driving distance from Villa Rica, GA to Smyrna, GA is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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
100.84 mi
01h 36m
Flight
87.56 mi
140.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.56 mi
Kilometers
140.92 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.84 mi
Kilometers
162.29 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Smyrna
Mon, Apr 20, 3:10 AM EDT
Return by in Villa Rica
Mon, Apr 20, 4:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Villa Rica
2026-04-20T01:34
Arrive Smyrna
Mon, Apr 20, 3:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Villa Rica
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
Lithonia
GA

City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America

From Villa Rica
48 mi
00h 48m
To Smyrna
52.8 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
77°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Villa Rica and Smyrna.

  1. 1

    Start on Temple Street

    102 m · 16 sec · Temple Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Carroll Road

    68 m · 15 sec · North Carroll Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Montgomery Street

    2408 ft · 55 sec · East Montgomery Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    728 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Liberty Road

    1397 ft · 35 sec · Liberty Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 20 East, GA 8

    1827 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway

    40.8 mi · 47 min · Tom Murphy Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    45.3 mi · 49 min · Purple Heart Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 83: Madison, Monticello

    1939 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Monticello Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Monticello Highway

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    2002 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on South Main Street

    2436 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Eatonton Road

    48 m · 4 sec · Eatonton Road

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Greensboro Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Greensboro Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Buckhead Road

    31 m · 3 sec · Buckhead Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Buckhead Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Villa Rica 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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Highway
45.3 mi · 45%
Tom Murphy Freeway
40.8 mi · 40%
Greensboro Road
3.01 mi · 3%
South Main Street
2.68 mi · 3%
Monticello Highway
1.55 mi · 2%
Veterans Memorial Highway
0.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Highway

Continue on Purple Heart Highway

45.3 mi · 00h 49m

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
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
87.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lithonia
00h 48m from Villa Rica
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Villa Rica and Sunny near Smyrna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Villa Rica to Smyrna?

The road trip is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Lithonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48 miles from Villa Rica and 52.8 miles from Smyrna.

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

The direct path is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.10 one way or $28.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Villa Rica and Sunny near Smyrna.

Stop Ideas Near Lithonia

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lithonia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 14.2 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
City of Stonecrest
Nearby stop 3.9 mi away

City of Stonecrest

Lithonia
3120 Stonecrest Blvd #100, Stonecrest, GA 30038
Rating 3.0/5 17 reviews City administration

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lithonia.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

28 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

69 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Villa Rica and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 87.56 mi (140.92 km).

Villa Rica

#1 Villa Rica

City in Carroll and Douglas counties in the U.

Population16,795
Coordinates33.7320500, -84.9191100
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Smyrna

#2 Smyrna

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population56,443
Coordinates33.5981800, -83.4048900
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Temple Street (-84.919061, 33.732085)
End: Buckhead Road (-83.404891, 33.598175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.56 gal
13.47 L · about $14.10
Round trip
$28.20
7.12 gal · 26.94 L
Estimated CO2
31.6 kg one way
Round trip: 63.3 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.10 $28.20
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.77 $31.53
Premium $4.78 $17.01 $34.02
Diesel $5.62 $20.02 $40.04

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Villa Rica and Smyrna. The current time is 01:34:17.

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.