Great Smoky Mountains to Lawton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Great Smoky Mountains from Lawton?

The distance from Great Smoky Mountains to Lawton is 844.3 miles (1358.7 km) as the crow flies. Lawton is located W of Great Smoky Mountains. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1013.1 miles, taking about 20h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 12min. Both are located in United States — Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee and Lawton in Oklahoma.

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 Lawton. 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.