Great Smoky Mountains to Meridian: Road Trip Guide & Distance

373.5 miles 601.1 km · straight line
448.2 miles estimated 721.3 km · driving distance
9h 1min estimated drive time
$43 - $53 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
235° SW bearing direction

How far is Great Smoky Mountains from Meridian?

The distance from Great Smoky Mountains to Meridian is 373.5 miles (601.1 km) as the crow flies. Meridian is located SW of Great Smoky Mountains. By car, the driving distance is approximately 448.2 miles, taking about 9h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee and Meridian in Mississippi.

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 Meridian. 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 Meridian

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 1min $43 - $53 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 49min $36–$67* Budget
Train ~8h 34min $54–$157* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Smoky Mountains & Meridian

Quick Facts

Great Smoky Mountains
35.61°N, 83.49°W
America/New_York
2025m elevation
Meridian
32.36°N, 88.70°W
America/Chicago
105m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 125 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 66.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients