Great Smoky Mountains to Oklahoma City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

788 miles 1268.2 km · straight line
902.8 miles actual route 1452.9 km · driving distance
16h 20min estimated drive time
$87 - $107 estimated fuel cost
~2h 5min flight time
273° W bearing direction

How far is Great Smoky Mountains from Oklahoma City?

The distance from Great Smoky Mountains to Oklahoma City is 788 miles (1268.2 km) as the crow flies. Oklahoma City is located W of Great Smoky Mountains. By car, the driving distance is approximately 902.8 miles, taking about 16h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 5min. Both are located in United States — Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee and Oklahoma City in Oklahoma.

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 Oklahoma City. 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 Oklahoma City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 20min $87 - $107 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 36min $72–$135* Budget
Train ~21h 14min $108–$316* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Smoky Mountains & Oklahoma City

Quick Facts

Great Smoky Mountains
35.61°N, 83.49°W
America/New_York
2025m elevation
Oklahoma City
35.47°N, 97.52°W
America/Chicago
366m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 263 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 66 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM