Great Smoky Mountains to Madisonville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

252.3 miles 406.1 km · straight line
315.4 miles estimated 507.6 km · driving distance
6h 21min estimated drive time
$30 - $37 estimated fuel cost
~1h 0min flight time
299° WNW bearing direction

How far is Great Smoky Mountains from Madisonville?

The distance from Great Smoky Mountains to Madisonville is 252.3 miles (406.1 km) as the crow flies. Madisonville is located WNW of Great Smoky Mountains. By car, the driving distance is approximately 315.4 miles, taking about 6h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 0min. Both are located in United States — Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee and Madisonville in Kentucky.

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. 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 Madisonville. 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 Madisonville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 21min $30 - $37 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 37min $25–$47* Budget
Train ~6h 2min $38–$110* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Smoky Mountains & Madisonville

Quick Facts

Great Smoky Mountains
35.61°N, 83.49°W
America/New_York
2025m elevation
Madisonville
37.33°N, 87.50°W
America/Chicago
144m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 84 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 98.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients