Emporia to Smyrna: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Emporia from Smyrna?

The distance from Emporia to Smyrna is 557.2 miles (896.8 km) as the crow flies. Smyrna is located ESE of Emporia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 668.7 miles, taking about 13h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Emporia in Kansas and Smyrna in Tennessee.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Emporia 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.