Denver to Great Smoky Mountains: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Denver from Great Smoky Mountains?
The distance from Denver to Great Smoky Mountains is 1206.7 miles (1942 km) as the crow flies. Great Smoky Mountains is located E of Denver. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1381.3 miles, taking about 25h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 56min. Both are located in United States — Denver 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 Denver 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 Denver to Great Smoky Mountains
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 402 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 101 hours
- You could travel this distance about 20.6 times to circle the Earth's equator