Great Smoky Mountains to Lancaster, Ohio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

287.6 miles 462.8 km · straight line
359.5 miles estimated 578.5 km · driving distance
7h 14min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Great Smoky Mountains from Lancaster, Ohio?

The distance from Great Smoky Mountains to Lancaster, Ohio is 287.6 miles (462.8 km) as the crow flies. Lancaster, Ohio is located N of Great Smoky Mountains. By car, the driving distance is approximately 359.5 miles, taking about 7h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee and Lancaster, Ohio in Ohio.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Great Smoky Mountains and Lancaster, Ohio. 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 Lancaster, Ohio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 14min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 41min $29–$54* Budget
Train ~6h 52min $43–$126* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Smoky Mountains & Lancaster, Ohio

Quick Facts

Great Smoky Mountains
35.61°N, 83.49°W
America/New_York
2025m elevation
Lancaster, Ohio
39.71°N, 82.60°W
America/New_York
268m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 96 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 86.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients