Bentonville to Great Smoky Mountains: Road Trip Guide & Distance

601.2 miles 967.6 km · straight line
721.5 miles estimated 1161.1 km · driving distance
14h 31min estimated drive time
$69 - $85 estimated fuel cost
~1h 43min flight time
92° E bearing direction

How far is Bentonville from Great Smoky Mountains?

The distance from Bentonville to Great Smoky Mountains is 601.2 miles (967.6 km) as the crow flies. Great Smoky Mountains is located E of Bentonville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 721.5 miles, taking about 14h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Bentonville in Arkansas 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bentonville 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 Bentonville to Great Smoky Mountains

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 31min $69 - $85 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 25min $58–$108* Budget
Train ~18h 52min $87–$253* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bentonville & Great Smoky Mountains

Quick Facts

Bentonville
36.37°N, 94.21°W
America/Chicago
395m 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 200 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients