Origin
Smyrna, TN
Morning in Smyrna on Monday
Local time
7:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Smyrna, TN to McKenzie, TN
Drive Time
36m
Distance
19.3 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
1 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Smyrna, TN
Josef Traxler
McKenzie, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Smyrna, TN to McKenzie, TN covers 19.3 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on TN 22, Buena Vista Road, South Veterans Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.7 miles on TN 22. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.93 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
9.6 miles from Smyrna, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Smyrna, TN to McKenzie, TN covers 19.3 miles and takes about 36m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
TN 22 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Smyrna Road.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 36m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Smyrna Road): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (Buena Vista Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles (US 70 / South Veterans Drive): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Smyrna Road
Turn left onto Smyrna Road
Navigation decision point
5
2 mi into trip
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~7m in
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Buena Vista Road
At end of road, turn left onto Buena Vista Road
Navigation decision point
3
6.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 70 / South Veterans Drive
Turn right onto US 70 / South Veterans Drive
Navigation decision point
3
16.9 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
SR 124 / Old McKenzie Road
Turn left onto SR 124 / Old McKenzie Road
Navigation decision point
3
19.3 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| TN 22 | 6.7 mi | 8m |
| Buena Vista Road | 4.5 mi | 10m |
| South Veterans Drive | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Smyrna Road | 2 mi | 7m |
| Old McKenzie Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Cedar Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Buck Ditch Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
TN 22
— 6.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna, TN and McKenzie, TN.
1
Start on Buck Ditch Road
58 ft
·
4 sec
·
Buck Ditch Road
2
Turn left onto Smyrna Road
2.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Smyrna Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto Buena Vista Road
4.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Buena Vista Road
4
Turn right onto US 70
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
South Veterans Drive
5
Turn right onto TN 22
6.7 mi
·
8 min
·
TN 22
6
Turn left onto SR 124
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Old McKenzie Road
7
Continue on SR 124
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Cedar Street
8
Turn right
77 ft
·
5 sec
9
Arrive at 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 9.6 miles from Smyrna, TN, or about 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.7 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 19.3 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.6 miles or 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near McKenzie, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Smyrna, TN 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 Smyrna, TN
This is one driving day of about 19.3 miles and 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Smyrna, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on TN 22 for about 6.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.6 mi from Smyrna, TN · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 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 19.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9.6 miles from Smyrna, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in McKenzie, TN
The final approach into McKenzie, TN 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 McKenzie, TN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.93 one way
$5.86 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| premium | $4.80 | $3.64 | $7.29 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.29 | $8.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
1 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Peppers Ford
McKenzie, TN
FORD_CHARGE
4 DCFC
FORD_CHARGE: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
McKenzie, TN
Morning in McKenzie on Monday
Local time
7:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°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
36m 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 Smyrna, TN to McKenzie, TN covers 19.3 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are TN 22, Buena Vista Road, South Veterans Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.6 miles from Smyrna, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.93 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 36m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Smyrna Road): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (Buena Vista Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles (US 70 / South Veterans Drive): Navigation decision point.
The route from Smyrna, TN to McKenzie, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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