Origin
Brownsville, TN
Evening in Brownsville on Wednesday
Local time
5:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brownsville, TN to Smyrna, TN
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 37m
Distance
68 mi
109 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 30m
★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brownsville, TN
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Smyrna, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brownsville, TN to Smyrna, TN covers 68 miles and takes about 1h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, TN 22, East Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.8 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
34 miles from Brownsville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 37m highway drive covering 68 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and TN 22. The longest continuous stretch is about 41.8 miles on I 40.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 41.8 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
577 ft
350 ft
Total Climb
354 ft
Total Descent
226 ft
Highest Point
577 ft
~34 mi in
Elevation Range
227 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and TN 22. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Main Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 37m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 9.9 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Main Street
Enter roundabout onto East Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
9.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Turn left toward US 70: Fort Pillow State Historic Park
Navigation decision point
Exit 66
Toward US 70: Fort Pillow State Historic Park
5
9.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 40
Merge onto I 40
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
51.7 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit toward Primary SR 22: Parkers Crossroad, Lexington, Huntingdon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Primary SR 22: Parkers Crossroad, Lexing...
5
63.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
Westport Road
At end of road, turn right onto Westport Road
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brownsville, TN and Smyrna, TN, road signs point toward Primary Sr 22: Parkers Crossroad, Lexington and Huntingdon.
Primary Sr 22: Parkers Crossroad
51.7 mi in
|
~1h
Lexington
51.7 mi in
|
~1h
Huntingdon
51.7 mi in
|
~1h
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 41.8 mi | 45m |
| TN 22 | 10.1 mi | 13m |
| East Main Street | 9.7 mi | 14m |
| Buck Ditch Road | 2.4 mi | 9m |
| Davis Chapel Road | 1.3 mi | 5m |
| Hawkins Creek Road | 1.1 mi | 4m |
| Westport Road | 1 mi | 4m |
| Lexington Clarksburg Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 41.8 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brownsville, TN and Smyrna, TN.
1
Start on TN 54
301 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Washington Avenue
2
Continue on North Lafayette Avenue
65 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Lafayette Avenue
3
Enter roundabout onto East Main Street
317 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Main Street
4
Continue on East Main Street
9.7 mi
·
14 min
·
East Main Street
5
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 66
Toward US 70: Fort Pillow State Historic Park
6
Merge onto I 40
42 mi
·
45 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Primary SR 22: Parkers Crossroad, Lexington, Huntingdon
8
Turn left onto SR 22
376 ft
·
4 sec
·
SR 22
9
Continue on TN 22
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
TN 22
10
Continue on SR 22; SR 424
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Lexington Clarksburg Road
11
Continue on TN 22
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
TN 22
12
Turn right onto Davis Chapel Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Davis Chapel Road
13
Continue on Davis Chapel Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Davis Chapel Road
14
At end of road, turn right onto Westport Road
1.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Westport Road
15
Continue on Hawkins Creek Road
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Hawkins Creek Road
16
Continue on Hawkins Creek Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Hawkins Creek Road
17
Turn left onto Buck Ditch Road
2.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Buck Ditch Road
18
Arrive at destination
Buck Ditch Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 34 miles from Brownsville, TN, or about 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 15 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34 miles or 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Smyrna, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Brownsville, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brownsville, TN
This is one driving day of about 68 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Brownsville, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 41.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34 mi from Brownsville, TN · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34 miles from Brownsville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Smyrna, TN
The final approach into Smyrna, TN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.63 one way
$21.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.67 | $23.34 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.09 | $26.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.01 | $30.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.14 | $3.26 |
| Efficient EV | 17 | 0 | $5.95 | $2.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.52 | $4.35 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Smyrna, TN
Evening in Smyrna on Wednesday
Local time
5:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Lexington, TN
34 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 37m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brownsville, TN to Smyrna, TN covers 68 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, TN 22, East Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34 miles from Brownsville, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.63 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 37m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 9.9 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Brownsville, TN and Smyrna, TN, road signs point toward Primary Sr 22: Parkers Crossroad, Lexington and Huntingdon.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 350 ft to 577 ft elevation with about 354 ft of total climbing.
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