Great Smoky Mountains to Omaha: Road Trip Guide & Distance

777.2 miles 1250.8 km · straight line
964.2 miles actual route 1551.8 km · driving distance
18h 12min estimated drive time
$93 - $114 estimated fuel cost
~2h 4min flight time
304° NW bearing direction

How far is Great Smoky Mountains from Omaha?

The distance from Great Smoky Mountains to Omaha is 777.2 miles (1250.8 km) as the crow flies. Omaha is located NW of Great Smoky Mountains. By car, the driving distance is approximately 964.2 miles, taking about 18h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 4min. Both are located in United States — Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee and Omaha in Nebraska.

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 Omaha. 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 Omaha

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 12min $93 - $114 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 50min $77–$145* Budget
Train ~23h 40min $116–$337* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Smoky Mountains & Omaha

Quick Facts

Great Smoky Mountains
35.61°N, 83.49°W
America/New_York
2025m elevation
Omaha
41.26°N, 95.93°W
America/Chicago
332m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 259 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 65 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM