Albuquerque to Great Smoky Mountains: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1302.8 miles 2096.6 km · straight line
1446.4 miles actual route 2327.7 km · driving distance
25h 37min estimated drive time
$139 - $171 estimated fuel cost
~3h 7min flight time
82° E bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from Great Smoky Mountains?

The distance from Albuquerque to Great Smoky Mountains is 1302.8 miles (2096.6 km) as the crow flies. Great Smoky Mountains is located E of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1446.4 miles, taking about 25h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 7min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Great Smoky Mountains 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 Albuquerque and Great Smoky Mountains. 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 Albuquerque to Great Smoky Mountains

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 37min $139 - $171 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 44min $116–$217* Budget
Train ~33h 18min $174–$506* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & Great Smoky Mountains

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m 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 434 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 109 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM