Auburn, Alabama to Great Smoky Mountains: Road Trip Guide & Distance

236.6 miles 380.8 km · straight line
295.8 miles estimated 476 km · driving distance
5h 57min estimated drive time
$28 - $35 estimated fuel cost
~59min flight time
28° NNE bearing direction

How far is Auburn, Alabama from Great Smoky Mountains?

The distance from Auburn, Alabama to Great Smoky Mountains is 236.6 miles (380.8 km) as the crow flies. Great Smoky Mountains is located NNE of Auburn, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 295.8 miles, taking about 5h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 59min. Both are located in United States — Auburn, Alabama 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 Auburn, Alabama 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 Auburn, Alabama to Great Smoky Mountains

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 57min $28 - $35 Flexible stops
Fly ~59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 8min $24–$44* Budget
Train ~5h 39min $35–$104* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Auburn, Alabama & Great Smoky Mountains

Quick Facts

Auburn, Alabama
32.61°N, 85.48°W
America/Chicago
215m 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 79 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 20 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 105.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients