Great Smoky Mountains to Houston: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Great Smoky Mountains from Houston?
The distance from Great Smoky Mountains to Houston is 799.6 miles (1286.8 km) as the crow flies. Houston is located WSW of Great Smoky Mountains. By car, the driving distance is approximately 968 miles, taking about 18h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 7min. Both are located in United States — Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee and Houston in Texas.
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. 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. 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 Great Smoky Mountains and Houston. 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 Great Smoky Mountains to Houston
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 267 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 67 hours
- You could travel this distance about 31.1 times to circle the Earth's equator