Great Smoky Mountains to Pine Bluff: Road Trip Guide & Distance

491.6 miles 791.1 km · straight line
589.9 miles estimated 949.3 km · driving distance
11h 52min estimated drive time
$57 - $70 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
261° W bearing direction

How far is Great Smoky Mountains from Pine Bluff?

The distance from Great Smoky Mountains to Pine Bluff is 491.6 miles (791.1 km) as the crow flies. Pine Bluff is located W of Great Smoky Mountains. By car, the driving distance is approximately 589.9 miles, taking about 11h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee and Pine Bluff in Arkansas.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Pine Bluff. 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 Pine Bluff

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 52min $57 - $70 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 14min $47–$88* Budget
Train ~11h 16min $71–$206* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Smoky Mountains & Pine Bluff

Quick Facts

Great Smoky Mountains
35.61°N, 83.49°W
America/New_York
2025m elevation
Pine Bluff
34.23°N, 92.00°W
America/Chicago
67m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 164 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients