Colorado Springs to Great Smoky Mountains: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1191.7 miles 1917.9 km · straight line
1363.9 miles actual route 2195 km · driving distance
25h 2min estimated drive time
$131 - $162 estimated fuel cost
~2h 54min flight time
94° E bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Great Smoky Mountains?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Great Smoky Mountains is 1191.7 miles (1917.9 km) as the crow flies. Great Smoky Mountains is located E of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1363.9 miles, taking about 25h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 54min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado 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 Colorado Springs 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.

How to Get from Colorado Springs to Great Smoky Mountains

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 2min $131 - $162 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 2min $109–$205* Budget
Train ~32h 33min $164–$477* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Great Smoky Mountains

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m 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 397 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 99 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM