Great Smoky Mountains to Hammond, Indiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

465.8 miles 749.7 km · straight line
559 miles estimated 899.6 km · driving distance
11h 15min estimated drive time
$54 - $66 estimated fuel cost
~1h 26min flight time
334° NNW bearing direction

How far is Great Smoky Mountains from Hammond, Indiana?

The distance from Great Smoky Mountains to Hammond, Indiana is 465.8 miles (749.7 km) as the crow flies. Hammond, Indiana is located NNW of Great Smoky Mountains. By car, the driving distance is approximately 559 miles, taking about 11h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee and Hammond, Indiana in Indiana.

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. 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 Great Smoky Mountains and Hammond, Indiana. 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 Great Smoky Mountains to Hammond, Indiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 15min $54 - $66 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 30min $45–$84* Budget
Train ~10h 41min $67–$196* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Smoky Mountains & Hammond, Indiana

Quick Facts

Great Smoky Mountains
35.61°N, 83.49°W
America/New_York
2025m elevation
Hammond, Indiana
41.58°N, 87.50°W
America/Chicago
183m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 155 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients