Fayetteville, Arkansas to Great Smoky Mountains: Road Trip Guide & Distance

598.1 miles 962.5 km · straight line
717.7 miles estimated 1155 km · driving distance
14h 26min estimated drive time
$69 - $85 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
90° E bearing direction

How far is Fayetteville, Arkansas from Great Smoky Mountains?

The distance from Fayetteville, Arkansas to Great Smoky Mountains is 598.1 miles (962.5 km) as the crow flies. Great Smoky Mountains is located E of Fayetteville, Arkansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 717.7 miles, taking about 14h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, Arkansas in Arkansas 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fayetteville, Arkansas 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.

How to Get from Fayetteville, Arkansas to Great Smoky Mountains

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 26min $69 - $85 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 19min $57–$108* Budget
Train ~18h 46min $86–$251* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fayetteville, Arkansas & Great Smoky Mountains

Quick Facts

Fayetteville, Arkansas
36.06°N, 94.16°W
America/Chicago
427m 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 199 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients