Great Smoky Mountains to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

654.4 miles 1053.2 km · straight line
777.1 miles actual route 1250.6 km · driving distance
14h 49min estimated drive time
$75 - $92 estimated fuel cost
~1h 49min flight time
295° WNW bearing direction

How far is Great Smoky Mountains from Kansas City?

The distance from Great Smoky Mountains to Kansas City is 654.4 miles (1053.2 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located WNW of Great Smoky Mountains. By car, the driving distance is approximately 777.1 miles, taking about 14h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in United States — Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee and Kansas City in Missouri.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Great Smoky Mountains and Kansas City. 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 Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 49min $75 - $92 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 47min $62–$117* Budget
Train ~19h 16min $93–$272* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Smoky Mountains & Kansas City

Quick Facts

Great Smoky Mountains
35.61°N, 83.49°W
America/New_York
2025m elevation
Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 218 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM