Dayton to Great Smoky Mountains: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Dayton from Great Smoky Mountains?

The distance from Dayton to Great Smoky Mountains is 289.1 miles (465.3 km) as the crow flies. Great Smoky Mountains is located S of Dayton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 361.4 miles, taking about 7h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Dayton in Ohio 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Dayton 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.