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

814.6 miles 1311 km · straight line
920.4 miles actual route 1481.3 km · driving distance
16h 46min estimated drive time
$89 - $109 estimated fuel cost
~2h 8min flight time
72° ENE bearing direction

How far is Fort Worth from Great Smoky Mountains?

The distance from Fort Worth to Great Smoky Mountains is 814.6 miles (1311 km) as the crow flies. Great Smoky Mountains is located ENE of Fort Worth. By car, the driving distance is approximately 920.4 miles, taking about 16h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 8min. Both are located in United States — Fort Worth in Texas 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth to Great Smoky Mountains

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 46min $89 - $109 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 7min $74–$138* Budget
Train ~21h 48min $110–$322* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Worth & Great Smoky Mountains

Quick Facts

Fort Worth
32.76°N, 97.33°W
America/Chicago
203m 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 272 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 68 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM