Great Smoky Mountains to Kokomo: Road Trip Guide & Distance

366.2 miles 589.3 km · straight line
439.4 miles estimated 707.2 km · driving distance
8h 50min estimated drive time
$42 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
338° NNW bearing direction

How far is Great Smoky Mountains from Kokomo?

The distance from Great Smoky Mountains to Kokomo is 366.2 miles (589.3 km) as the crow flies. Kokomo is located NNW of Great Smoky Mountains. By car, the driving distance is approximately 439.4 miles, taking about 8h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee and Kokomo 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 Kokomo. 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 Kokomo

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 50min $42 - $52 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 36min $35–$66* Budget
Train ~8h 24min $53–$154* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Smoky Mountains & Kokomo

Quick Facts

Great Smoky Mountains
35.61°N, 83.49°W
America/New_York
2025m elevation
Kokomo
40.49°N, 86.13°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
247m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 122 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 68 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients