Chicago to Great Smoky Mountains: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Chicago from Great Smoky Mountains?
The distance from Chicago to Great Smoky Mountains is 486.9 miles (783.6 km) as the crow flies. Great Smoky Mountains is located SSE of Chicago. By car, the driving distance is approximately 583 miles, taking about 11h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Chicago in Illinois 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 Chicago 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 162 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
- You could travel this distance about 51.1 times to circle the Earth's equator