Origin
Centerville, GA
Afternoon in Centerville on Monday
Local time
1:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Centerville, GA to Smyrna, GA
Drive Time
3h 58m
Distance
259.3 mi
417 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 45m
★
6 AM
3h 58m
8 AM
4h 24m
10 AM
4h 7m
12 PM
4h 4m
3 PM
4h 8m
5 PM
4h 23m
8 PM
3h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Smyrna, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Centerville, GA to Smyrna, GA covers 259.3 miles and takes about 3h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lucile Highway, Lucile Road, South Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.50 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
129.6 miles from Centerville, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 58m drive with frequent turns across 259.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 41 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lucile Highway 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 58m 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 Centerville, GA to Smyrna, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lucile Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lucile Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Magnolia Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Blakley Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wells Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Clarke Duncan Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 6th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Lucile Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centerville, GA and Smyrna, GA.
1
Start on Damascus-Hilton Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Damascus-Hilton Road
2
Turn right onto Lucile Highway
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Lucile Highway
3
Continue on Lucile Road
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Lucile Road
4
Continue on Lucile Road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Lucile Road
5
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Magnolia Street
325 ft
·
14 sec
·
Magnolia Street
7
Exit the roundabout onto Magnolia Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Magnolia Street
8
Turn left onto Blakley Highway
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Blakley Highway
9
Continue straight
57 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
10
Continue on Wells Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Wells Street
11
Turn right onto Clarke Duncan Highway
15 mi
·
20 min
·
Clarke Duncan Highway
12
Continue on 6th Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
6th Avenue
13
Turn left onto Baker Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Baker Street
14
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
15
Turn left onto Oliver Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Oliver Street
16
Continue on Doctor Deryl Hart Road
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Doctor Deryl Hart Road
17
Continue on Buena Vista Highway
16 mi
·
22 min
·
Buena Vista Highway
18
Take the ramp right
1.5 mi
·
2 min
19
Turn left onto South Broad Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
South Broad Street
20
Merge slight left onto North Poplar Street
11 mi
·
13 min
·
North Poplar Street
21
Continue straight
2.1 mi
·
2 min
22
Turn right
5.4 mi
·
7 min
23
Turn left onto West Hopewell Road
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
West Hopewell Road
24
Turn left
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
25
Turn right
18 mi
·
26 min
26
Continue on Cabiness Road
19 mi
·
26 min
·
Cabiness Road
27
Continue on GA 83
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
GA 83
28
Continue on Forsyth Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Forsyth Street
29
Turn right onto West Washington Street
167 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Washington Street
30
Turn left onto South Warren Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Warren Street
31
Turn slight right onto Madison Street
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Madison Street
32
Continue on Madison Road
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Madison Road
33
Continue on Madison Street
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Madison Street
34
Keep slight left
21 mi
·
29 min
35
Turn slight right
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
36
Keep slight left to continue on South Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
37
Turn left onto Eatonton Road
157 ft
·
4 sec
·
Eatonton Road
38
Turn straight onto South Main Street
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
South Main Street
39
Continue on Greensboro Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Greensboro Road
40
Turn right onto Buckhead Road
102 ft
·
3 sec
·
Buckhead Road
41
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 129.6 miles from Centerville, 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 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 129.6 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 15m
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 Centerville, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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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 Centerville, GA
This is one driving day of about 259.3 miles and 3h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Centerville, 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 129.6 mi from Centerville, GA · 1h 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
130 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 129.6 miles from Centerville, 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
$41.50 one way
$83.00 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
91 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $45.21 | $90.43 |
| premium | $4.78 | $48.78 | $97.55 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $57.61 | $115.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 77.8 | 0 | $27.23 | $12.45 |
| Efficient EV | 64.8 | 0 | $22.69 | $10.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 103.7 | 1 | $36.30 | $16.60 |
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% 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
1:59 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
30 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 58m 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 Centerville, GA to Smyrna, GA covers 259.3 miles and takes about 3h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lucile Highway, Lucile Road, South Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 129.6 miles from Centerville, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $41.50 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 58m 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 Centerville, GA to Smyrna, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Centerville, GA to Smyrna, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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