Great Smoky Mountains to Mesa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1615.1 miles 2599.3 km · straight line
1849.6 miles actual route 2976.6 km · driving distance
33h 9min estimated drive time
$178 - $219 estimated fuel cost
~3h 45min flight time
273° W bearing direction

How far is Great Smoky Mountains from Mesa?

The distance from Great Smoky Mountains to Mesa is 1615.1 miles (2599.3 km) as the crow flies. Mesa is located W of Great Smoky Mountains. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1849.6 miles, taking about 33h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 45min. Both are located in United States — Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee and Mesa in Arizona.

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 Mesa. 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 Mesa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 33h 9min $178 - $219 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~39h 47min $148–$277* Budget
Train ~43h 6min $222–$647* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Smoky Mountains & Mesa

Quick Facts

Great Smoky Mountains
35.61°N, 83.49°W
America/New_York
2025m elevation
Mesa
33.42°N, 111.83°W
America/Phoenix
378m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 538 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 135 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM