Cedar City to Great Smoky Mountains: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1638.8 miles 2637.4 km · straight line
1966.6 miles estimated 3164.9 km · driving distance
39h 34min estimated drive time
$189 - $233 estimated fuel cost
~3h 48min flight time
86° E bearing direction

How far is Cedar City from Great Smoky Mountains?

The distance from Cedar City to Great Smoky Mountains is 1638.8 miles (2637.4 km) as the crow flies. Great Smoky Mountains is located E of Cedar City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1966.6 miles, taking about 39h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 48min. Both are located in United States — Cedar City in Utah 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 Cedar City 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 Cedar City to Great Smoky Mountains

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 39h 34min $189 - $233 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~47h 29min $157–$295* Budget
Train ~51h 26min $236–$688* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar City & Great Smoky Mountains

Quick Facts

Cedar City
37.68°N, 113.06°W
America/Denver
1782m 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 546 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 137 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients