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

262.7 miles 422.8 km · straight line
328.4 miles estimated 528.5 km · driving distance
6h 36min estimated drive time
$32 - $39 estimated fuel cost
~1h 2min flight time
280° W bearing direction

How far is Fayetteville, North Carolina from Great Smoky Mountains?

The distance from Fayetteville, North Carolina to Great Smoky Mountains is 262.7 miles (422.8 km) as the crow flies. Great Smoky Mountains is located W of Fayetteville, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 328.4 miles, taking about 6h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 2min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, North Carolina in North Carolina and Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fayetteville, North Carolina 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, North Carolina to Great Smoky Mountains

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 36min $32 - $39 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 55min $26–$49* Budget
Train ~6h 16min $39–$115* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fayetteville, North Carolina & Great Smoky Mountains

Quick Facts

Fayetteville, North Carolina
35.05°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
29m 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 88 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 22 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 94.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients