Great Smoky Mountains to Portland, Oregon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

2143.5 miles 3449.6 km · straight line
2577.4 miles actual route 4147.9 km · driving distance
45h 39min estimated drive time
$248 - $305 estimated fuel cost
~4h 49min flight time
301° WNW bearing direction

How far is Great Smoky Mountains from Portland, Oregon?

The distance from Great Smoky Mountains to Portland, Oregon is 2143.5 miles (3449.6 km) as the crow flies. Portland, Oregon is located WNW of Great Smoky Mountains. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2577.4 miles, taking about 45h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 49min. Both are located in United States — Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee and Portland, Oregon in Oregon.

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 Portland, Oregon. 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 Portland, Oregon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 45h 39min $248 - $305 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~54h 47min $206–$387* Budget
Train ~59h 21min $309–$902* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Smoky Mountains & Portland, Oregon

Quick Facts

Great Smoky Mountains
35.61°N, 83.49°W
America/New_York
2025m elevation
Portland, Oregon
45.52°N, 122.68°W
America/Los_Angeles
15m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 715 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 179 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 11.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM