Cartersville to Great Smoky Mountains: Road Trip Guide & Distance

124.6 miles 200.5 km · straight line
155.7 miles estimated 250.6 km · driving distance
3h 8min estimated drive time
$15 - $18 estimated fuel cost
~45min flight time
36° NE bearing direction

How far is Cartersville from Great Smoky Mountains?

The distance from Cartersville to Great Smoky Mountains is 124.6 miles (200.5 km) as the crow flies. Great Smoky Mountains is located NE of Cartersville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 155.7 miles, taking about 3h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 45min. Both are located in United States — Cartersville in Georgia 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. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 8min $15 - $18 Flexible stops
Fly ~45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~3h 46min $12–$23* Budget
Train ~2h 59min $19–$54* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cartersville & Great Smoky Mountains

Quick Facts

Cartersville
34.17°N, 84.80°W
America/New_York
234m 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 42 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 10 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 199.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients