Hickory to Smyrna: Road Trip Guide & Distance

290.4 miles 467.4 km · straight line
363.1 miles estimated 584.3 km · driving distance
7h 18min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
275° W bearing direction

How far is Hickory from Smyrna?

The distance from Hickory to Smyrna is 290.4 miles (467.4 km) as the crow flies. Smyrna is located W of Hickory. By car, the driving distance is approximately 363.1 miles, taking about 7h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Hickory in North 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 Hickory 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 Hickory to Smyrna

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 18min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 46min $29–$54* Budget
Train ~6h 56min $44–$127* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hickory & Smyrna

Quick Facts

Hickory
35.73°N, 81.34°W
America/New_York
350m 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 97 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 85.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients