Kansas City to Smyrna: Road Trip Guide & Distance

491 miles 790.2 km · straight line
575.4 miles actual route 926 km · driving distance
10h 50min estimated drive time
$55 - $68 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
113° ESE bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from Smyrna?

The distance from Kansas City to Smyrna is 491 miles (790.2 km) as the crow flies. Smyrna is located ESE of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 575.4 miles, taking about 10h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri 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. 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 Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Smyrna

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 50min $55 - $68 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 0min $46–$86* Budget
Train ~10h 18min $69–$201* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & Smyrna

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m 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 164 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM