Charleston, South Carolina to Smyrna: Road Trip Guide & Distance

436 miles 701.6 km · straight line
523.1 miles estimated 841.9 km · driving distance
10h 31min estimated drive time
$50 - $62 estimated fuel cost
~1h 23min flight time
302° WNW bearing direction

How far is Charleston, South Carolina from Smyrna?

The distance from Charleston, South Carolina to Smyrna is 436 miles (701.6 km) as the crow flies. Smyrna is located WNW of Charleston, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 523.1 miles, taking about 10h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, South Carolina in South Carolina and Smyrna in Tennessee.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Charleston, South Carolina 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 Charleston, South Carolina to Smyrna

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 31min $50 - $62 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 37min $42–$78* Budget
Train ~9h 59min $63–$183* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charleston, South Carolina & Smyrna

Quick Facts

Charleston, South Carolina
32.78°N, 79.93°W
America/New_York
6m 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 145 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 57.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients