Great Smoky Mountains to Las Vegas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1764.1 miles 2839.1 km · straight line
2014.8 miles actual route 3242.5 km · driving distance
35h 33min estimated drive time
$194 - $239 estimated fuel cost
~4h 3min flight time
281° W bearing direction

How far is Great Smoky Mountains from Las Vegas?

The distance from Great Smoky Mountains to Las Vegas is 1764.1 miles (2839.1 km) as the crow flies. Las Vegas is located W of Great Smoky Mountains. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2014.8 miles, taking about 35h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 3min. Both are located in United States — Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee and Las Vegas in Nevada.

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 Las Vegas. 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 Las Vegas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 35h 33min $194 - $239 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~42h 40min $161–$302* Budget
Train ~46h 13min $242–$705* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Smoky Mountains & Las Vegas

Quick Facts

Great Smoky Mountains
35.61°N, 83.49°W
America/New_York
2025m elevation
Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 588 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 147 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 14.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM