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