Origin
Cairo, GA
Afternoon in Cairo on Monday
Local time
1:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cairo, GA to Smyrna, GA
Drive Time
3h 59m
Distance
226.8 mi
365 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 46m
★
6 AM
3h 59m
8 AM
4h 25m
10 AM
4h 8m
12 PM
4h 6m
3 PM
4h 10m
5 PM
4h 24m
8 PM
3h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cairo, GA
Quang Nguyen Vinh
Smyrna, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cairo, GA to Smyrna, GA covers 226.8 miles and takes about 3h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 5th Street Northeast, 38th Boulevard Northeast, South Butler Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.30 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
113.4 miles from Cairo, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 59m drive with frequent turns across 226.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
5th Street Northeast is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 59m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cairo, GA to Smyrna, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 5th Street Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 38th Boulevard Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Butler Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Broad Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 82 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Oglethorpe Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sylvester Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cordele Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
5th Street Northeast
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cairo, GA and Smyrna, GA.
1
Start on 1st Avenue Northeast
269 ft
·
12 sec
·
1st Avenue Northeast
2
Turn left onto 5th Street Northeast
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
5th Street Northeast
3
Turn left onto 38th Boulevard Northeast
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
38th Boulevard Northeast
4
Turn right
23 mi
·
32 min
5
Turn left onto South Butler Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
South Butler Street
6
Turn right onto West Broad Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broad Street
7
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
8
Continue straight
24 mi
·
29 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 82 East, GA 520: Sylvester, Tifton
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
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US 82 East, GA 520: Sylvester, Tifton
10
Turn straight onto East Oglethorpe Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Oglethorpe Boulevard
11
Continue on Sylvester Highway
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Sylvester Highway
12
Turn left onto Cordele Road
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Cordele Road
13
Continue straight
22 mi
·
27 min
14
Turn left onto I-75 North: Macon
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
I-75 North: Macon
15
Merge slight left
57 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
16
Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Savannah
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 16 East: Savannah
18
Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
19
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
North Avenue
20
Continue on Gray Highway
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Gray Highway
21
Turn left onto Gray Bypass
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Gray Bypass
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Eatonton Highway
335 ft
·
4 sec
·
Eatonton Highway
23
Exit the roundabout onto Eatonton Highway
21 mi
·
29 min
·
Eatonton Highway
24
Continue on Gray Highway
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Gray Highway
25
Turn left onto James Marshall Bypass
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
James Marshall Bypass
26
Continue on Madison Road
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Madison Road
27
Continue on Madison Highway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Madison Highway
28
Continue on Madison Road Highway
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Madison Road Highway
29
Continue on Madison Road
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Madison Road
30
Continue on Madison Highway
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Madison Highway
31
Continue straight
1.3 mi
·
1 min
32
Turn right onto Seven Islands Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Seven Islands Road
33
Turn left onto Bethany Church Road
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Bethany Church Road
34
Turn straight onto Bethany Road
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Bethany Road
35
Turn right onto Madison Bypass
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Madison Bypass
36
Turn right onto Greensboro Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Greensboro Road
37
Turn right onto Buckhead Road
102 ft
·
3 sec
·
Buckhead Road
38
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 113.4 miles from Cairo, GA, or about 1h 59m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 113.4 miles or 1h 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Smyrna, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cairo, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cairo, GA
This is one driving day of about 226.8 miles and 3h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cairo, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 113.4 mi from Cairo, GA · 1h 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
113 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 113.4 miles from Cairo, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Smyrna, GA
The final approach into Smyrna, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Smyrna, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.30 one way
$72.59 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
79 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $39.55 | $79.09 |
| premium | $4.78 | $42.66 | $85.33 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $50.39 | $100.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68 | 0 | $23.81 | $10.89 |
| Efficient EV | 56.7 | 0 | $19.85 | $9.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 90.7 | 1 | $31.75 | $14.52 |
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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, GA
Afternoon in Smyrna on Monday
Local time
1:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3h 59m 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 Cairo, GA to Smyrna, GA covers 226.8 miles and takes about 3h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 5th Street Northeast, 38th Boulevard Northeast, South Butler Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 113.4 miles from Cairo, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.30 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 59m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cairo, GA to Smyrna, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cairo, GA to Smyrna, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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