Fort Smith to Great Smoky Mountains: Road Trip Guide & Distance

613.5 miles 987.4 km · straight line
736.3 miles estimated 1184.9 km · driving distance
14h 49min estimated drive time
$71 - $87 estimated fuel cost
~1h 44min flight time
85° E bearing direction

How far is Fort Smith from Great Smoky Mountains?

The distance from Fort Smith to Great Smoky Mountains is 613.5 miles (987.4 km) as the crow flies. Great Smoky Mountains is located E of Fort Smith. By car, the driving distance is approximately 736.3 miles, taking about 14h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 44min. Both are located in United States — Fort Smith 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 Fort Smith 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 Fort Smith to Great Smoky Mountains

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 49min $71 - $87 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 47min $59–$110* Budget
Train ~19h 16min $88–$258* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Smith & Great Smoky Mountains

Quick Facts

Fort Smith
35.39°N, 94.40°W
America/Chicago
134m 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 205 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients