Gary to Great Smoky Mountains: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Gary from Great Smoky Mountains?

The distance from Gary to Great Smoky Mountains is 462.7 miles (744.6 km) as the crow flies. Great Smoky Mountains is located SSE of Gary. By car, the driving distance is approximately 555.2 miles, taking about 11h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Gary in Indiana and Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Gary 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.