Athens, Alabama to Smyrna: Road Trip Guide & Distance

85.4 miles 137.5 km · straight line
106.8 miles estimated 171.9 km · driving distance
2h 9min estimated drive time
$10 - $13 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
17° NNE bearing direction

How far is Athens, Alabama from Smyrna?

The distance from Athens, Alabama to Smyrna is 85.4 miles (137.5 km) as the crow flies. Smyrna is located NNE of Athens, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 106.8 miles, taking about 2h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States — Athens, Alabama in Alabama and Smyrna in Tennessee.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Athens, Alabama and Smyrna. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Athens, Alabama to Smyrna

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 9min $10 - $13 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 35min $9–$16* Budget
Train ~2h 3min $13–$37* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Athens, Alabama & Smyrna

Quick Facts

Athens, Alabama
34.80°N, 86.97°W
America/Chicago
220m elevation
Smyrna
35.98°N, 86.52°W
America/Chicago
166m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 28 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 291.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients