Alabaster to Great Smoky Mountains: Road Trip Guide & Distance

250.4 miles 403 km · straight line
313 miles estimated 503.8 km · driving distance
6h 18min estimated drive time
$30 - $37 estimated fuel cost
~1h 0min flight time
48° NE bearing direction

How far is Alabaster from Great Smoky Mountains?

The distance from Alabaster to Great Smoky Mountains is 250.4 miles (403 km) as the crow flies. Great Smoky Mountains is located NE of Alabaster. By car, the driving distance is approximately 313 miles, taking about 6h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 0min. Both are located in United States — Alabaster in Alabama and Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Alabaster and Great Smoky Mountains. 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 Alabaster to Great Smoky Mountains

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 18min $30 - $37 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 34min $25–$47* Budget
Train ~5h 59min $38–$110* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Alabaster & Great Smoky Mountains

Quick Facts

Alabaster
33.24°N, 86.82°W
America/Chicago
153m elevation
Great Smoky Mountains
35.61°N, 83.49°W
America/New_York
2025m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 83 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 99.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients