Charlottesville to Smyrna: Road Trip Guide & Distance

465.5 miles 749.2 km · straight line
558.6 miles estimated 899 km · driving distance
11h 14min estimated drive time
$54 - $66 estimated fuel cost
~1h 26min flight time
255° WSW bearing direction

How far is Charlottesville from Smyrna?

The distance from Charlottesville to Smyrna is 465.5 miles (749.2 km) as the crow flies. Smyrna is located WSW of Charlottesville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 558.6 miles, taking about 11h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Charlottesville in Virginia 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 Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville to Smyrna

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 14min $54 - $66 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 29min $45–$84* Budget
Train ~10h 40min $67–$196* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charlottesville & Smyrna

Quick Facts

Charlottesville
38.03°N, 78.48°W
America/New_York
142m 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 155 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients