Great Smoky Mountains to Milwaukee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

564.6 miles 908.7 km · straight line
671.1 miles actual route 1080.1 km · driving distance
13h 4min estimated drive time
$65 - $79 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
337° NNW bearing direction

How far is Great Smoky Mountains from Milwaukee?

The distance from Great Smoky Mountains to Milwaukee is 564.6 miles (908.7 km) as the crow flies. Milwaukee is located NNW of Great Smoky Mountains. By car, the driving distance is approximately 671.1 miles, taking about 13h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Great Smoky Mountains and Milwaukee. 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 Milwaukee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 4min $65 - $79 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 41min $54–$101* Budget
Train ~16h 59min $81–$235* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Smoky Mountains & Milwaukee

Quick Facts

Great Smoky Mountains
35.61°N, 83.49°W
America/New_York
2025m elevation
Milwaukee
43.04°N, 87.91°W
America/Chicago
188m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 188 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM