Amarillo to Great Smoky Mountains: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Amarillo from Great Smoky Mountains?

The distance from Amarillo to Great Smoky Mountains is 1031.7 miles (1660.3 km) as the crow flies. Great Smoky Mountains is located E of Amarillo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1238 miles, taking about 24h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 35min. Both are located in United States — Amarillo in Texas 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 Amarillo 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.