Great Smoky Mountains to Huntington, West Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

202.3 miles 325.6 km · straight line
252.9 miles estimated 407 km · driving distance
5h 5min estimated drive time
$24 - $30 estimated fuel cost
~54min flight time
16° NNE bearing direction

How far is Great Smoky Mountains from Huntington, West Virginia?

The distance from Great Smoky Mountains to Huntington, West Virginia is 202.3 miles (325.6 km) as the crow flies. Huntington, West Virginia is located NNE of Great Smoky Mountains. By car, the driving distance is approximately 252.9 miles, taking about 5h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 54min. Both are located in United States — Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee and Huntington, West Virginia in West Virginia.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Great Smoky Mountains and Huntington, West Virginia. 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 Huntington, West Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 5min $24 - $30 Flexible stops
Fly ~54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 6min $20–$38* Budget
Train ~4h 50min $30–$89* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Smoky Mountains & Huntington, West Virginia

Quick Facts

Great Smoky Mountains
35.61°N, 83.49°W
America/New_York
2025m elevation
Huntington, West Virginia
38.42°N, 82.45°W
America/New_York
173m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 67 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 17 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 123.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients