Detroit to Great Smoky Mountains: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Detroit from Great Smoky Mountains?
The distance from Detroit to Great Smoky Mountains is 464.9 miles (748.2 km) as the crow flies. Great Smoky Mountains is located S of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 555.4 miles, taking about 10h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan 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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.
Coordinates come from public place data for Detroit 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 Detroit to Great Smoky Mountains
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 155 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
- You could travel this distance about 53.6 times to circle the Earth's equator