Roanoke to Smyrna: Road Trip Guide & Distance

375.3 miles 604 km · straight line
450.4 miles estimated 724.8 km · driving distance
9h 4min estimated drive time
$43 - $53 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
258° WSW bearing direction

How far is Roanoke from Smyrna?

The distance from Roanoke to Smyrna is 375.3 miles (604 km) as the crow flies. Smyrna is located WSW of Roanoke. By car, the driving distance is approximately 450.4 miles, taking about 9h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Roanoke 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 Roanoke 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 Roanoke to Smyrna

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 4min $43 - $53 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 53min $36–$68* Budget
Train ~8h 37min $54–$158* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Roanoke & Smyrna

Quick Facts

Roanoke
37.27°N, 79.94°W
America/New_York
285m 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 125 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 66.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients