Austin, Texas to Great Smoky Mountains: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Austin, Texas from Great Smoky Mountains?
The distance from Austin, Texas to Great Smoky Mountains is 904 miles (1454.9 km) as the crow flies. Great Smoky Mountains is located ENE of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1082.9 miles, taking about 19h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 19min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas 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 Austin, Texas 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 Austin, Texas to Great Smoky Mountains
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 301 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 75 hours
- You could travel this distance about 27.5 times to circle the Earth's equator