Houston to Smyrna: Road Trip Guide & Distance

669.3 miles 1077.1 km · straight line
801.5 miles actual route 1289.9 km · driving distance
14h 35min estimated drive time
$77 - $95 estimated fuel cost
~1h 51min flight time
48° NE bearing direction

How far is Houston from Smyrna?

The distance from Houston to Smyrna is 669.3 miles (1077.1 km) as the crow flies. Smyrna is located NE of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 801.5 miles, taking about 14h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 51min. Both are located in United States — Houston in Texas 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Houston and Smyrna. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Houston to Smyrna

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 35min $77 - $95 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 30min $64–$120* Budget
Train ~18h 58min $96–$281* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Houston & Smyrna

Quick Facts

Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m 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 223 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM