Dallas, Texas to Great Smoky Mountains: Road Trip Guide & Distance

784.7 miles 1262.8 km · straight line
888.7 miles actual route 1430.3 km · driving distance
16h 9min estimated drive time
$86 - $105 estimated fuel cost
~2h 5min flight time
72° ENE bearing direction

How far is Dallas, Texas from Great Smoky Mountains?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Great Smoky Mountains is 784.7 miles (1262.8 km) as the crow flies. Great Smoky Mountains is located ENE of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 888.7 miles, taking about 16h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 5min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, Texas 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 Dallas, Texas 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 Dallas, Texas to Great Smoky Mountains

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 9min $86 - $105 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 23min $71–$133* Budget
Train ~21h 0min $107–$311* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dallas, Texas & Great Smoky Mountains

Quick Facts

Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m 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 262 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 65 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM