College Station to Great Smoky Mountains: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is College Station from Great Smoky Mountains?

The distance from College Station to Great Smoky Mountains is 818.3 miles (1316.9 km) as the crow flies. Great Smoky Mountains is located ENE of College Station. By car, the driving distance is approximately 982 miles, taking about 19h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 9min. Both are located in United States — College Station in Texas 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 College Station 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.