Austin, Texas to Great Smoky Mountains: Road Trip Guide & Distance

904 miles 1454.9 km · straight line
1082.9 miles actual route 1742.8 km · driving distance
19h 32min estimated drive time
$104 - $128 estimated fuel cost
~2h 19min flight time
62° ENE bearing direction

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 32min $104 - $128 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 26min $87–$162* Budget
Train ~25h 24min $130–$379* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Great Smoky Mountains

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m 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 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
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM