Great Smoky Mountains to Parkersburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

273.8 miles 440.6 km · straight line
342.3 miles estimated 550.8 km · driving distance
6h 53min estimated drive time
$33 - $41 estimated fuel cost
~1h 3min flight time
22° NNE bearing direction

How far is Great Smoky Mountains from Parkersburg?

The distance from Great Smoky Mountains to Parkersburg is 273.8 miles (440.6 km) as the crow flies. Parkersburg is located NNE of Great Smoky Mountains. By car, the driving distance is approximately 342.3 miles, taking about 6h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 3min. Both are located in United States — Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee and Parkersburg in West Virginia.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 53min $33 - $41 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 16min $27–$51* Budget
Train ~6h 32min $41–$120* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Smoky Mountains & Parkersburg

Quick Facts

Great Smoky Mountains
35.61°N, 83.49°W
America/New_York
2025m elevation
Parkersburg
39.27°N, 81.56°W
America/New_York
187m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 91 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 23 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 91 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients