Athens, Georgia to Gatlinburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Athens, Georgia from Gatlinburg?

The distance from Athens, Georgia to Gatlinburg is 121.4 miles (195.3 km) as the crow flies. Gatlinburg is located N of Athens, Georgia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 151.7 miles, taking about 3h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 45min. Both are located in United States — Athens, Georgia in Georgia and Gatlinburg 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. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Athens, Georgia and Gatlinburg. 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.