Smyrna to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

557.6 miles 897.4 km · straight line
661.2 miles actual route 1064.1 km · driving distance
12h 13min estimated drive time
$64 - $78 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
66° ENE bearing direction

How far is Smyrna from Washington DC?

The distance from Smyrna to Washington DC is 557.6 miles (897.4 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located ENE of Smyrna. By car, the driving distance is approximately 661.2 miles, taking about 12h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Smyrna in Tennessee and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

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 Smyrna and Washington DC. 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 Smyrna to Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 13min $64 - $78 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 40min $53–$99* Budget
Train ~15h 53min $79–$231* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Smyrna & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Smyrna
35.98°N, 86.52°W
America/Chicago
166m elevation
Washington DC
38.91°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 186 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM