Origin
Columbia, TN
Evening in Columbia on Wednesday
Local time
5:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbia, TN to Smyrna, TN
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 57m
Distance
101.5 mi
163 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 49m
★
6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 15m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 2m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 14m
8 PM
1h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Columbia, TN
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Smyrna, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Columbia, TN to Smyrna, TN covers 101.5 miles and takes about 1h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Garden Street, James M Campbell Boulevard North, Santa Fe Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.87 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
50.7 miles from Columbia, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 57m drive with frequent turns across 101.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Garden Street 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Columbia, TN to Smyrna, TN is easy. At 1h 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Columbia, TN to Smyrna, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Garden Street | — | — |
| James M Campbell Boulevard North | — | — |
| Santa Fe Pike | — | — |
| Highway 7 | — | — |
| Highway 46 | — | — |
| HWY 46 | — | — |
| US 641 | — | — |
| Buena Vista Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Garden Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia, TN and Smyrna, TN.
1
Start on West 7th Street
79 ft
·
6 sec
·
West 7th Street
2
Turn right onto North Garden Street
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
North Garden Street
3
Turn left onto James M Campbell Boulevard North
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
James M Campbell Boulevard North
4
Continue on Santa Fe Pike
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Santa Fe Pike
5
Continue on State Highway 7
21 mi
·
25 min
·
State Highway 7
6
Continue on State Highway 46
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 46
7
Continue on State HWY 46
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
State HWY 46
8
Take the exit right
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
9
Merge slight left
46 mi
·
49 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 641: Camden, Paris, Parsons
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 641: Camden, Paris, Parsons
11
Keep slight right
194 ft
·
5 sec
12
Merge slight left
14 mi
·
15 min
13
Turn left
1.6 mi
·
2 min
14
At the end of the road, turn left
7.8 mi
·
11 min
15
Turn left
4.1 mi
·
7 min
16
Turn right onto Buena Vista Road
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Buena Vista Road
17
Turn left onto Smyrna Road
2.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Smyrna Road
18
Turn right onto Buck Ditch Road
59 ft
·
3 sec
·
Buck Ditch Road
19
Arrive at your destination
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 50.7 miles from Columbia, TN, or about 58m 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 22 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.7 miles or 58m 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 36m
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 Columbia, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Columbia, TN
This is one driving day of about 101.5 miles and 1h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Columbia, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.7 mi from Columbia, TN · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.7 miles from Columbia, 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
$15.87 one way
$31.74 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $17.42 | $34.85 |
| premium | $4.89 | $19.53 | $39.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.41 | $44.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.5 | 0 | $10.66 | $4.87 |
| Efficient EV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.88 | $4.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.6 | 0 | $14.21 | $6.50 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
5:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
1h 57m 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 Columbia, TN to Smyrna, TN covers 101.5 miles and takes about 1h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Garden Street, James M Campbell Boulevard North, Santa Fe Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.7 miles from Columbia, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.87 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.
The drive from Columbia, TN to Smyrna, TN is easy. At 1h 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Columbia, TN to Smyrna, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Columbia, TN to Smyrna, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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