Bloomington, Indiana to Great Smoky Mountains: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Bloomington, Indiana from Great Smoky Mountains?

The distance from Bloomington, Indiana to Great Smoky Mountains is 296.7 miles (477.5 km) as the crow flies. Great Smoky Mountains is located SE of Bloomington, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 370.9 miles, taking about 7h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Indiana in Indiana and Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Bloomington, Indiana 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.