Great Smoky Mountains to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

370.8 miles 596.8 km · straight line
436.6 miles actual route 702.6 km · driving distance
8h 22min estimated drive time
$42 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
267° W bearing direction

How far is Great Smoky Mountains from Memphis?

The distance from Great Smoky Mountains to Memphis is 370.8 miles (596.8 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located W of Great Smoky Mountains. By car, the driving distance is approximately 436.6 miles, taking about 8h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States.

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 Memphis. 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 Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 22min $42 - $52 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 2min $35–$65* Budget
Train ~7h 57min $52–$153* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Smoky Mountains & Memphis

Quick Facts

Great Smoky Mountains
35.61°N, 83.49°W
America/New_York
2025m elevation
Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 124 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 67.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM