Great Smoky Mountains to Portsmouth, Ohio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

217.2 miles 349.6 km · straight line
271.5 miles estimated 437 km · driving distance
5h 28min estimated drive time
$26 - $32 estimated fuel cost
~56min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Great Smoky Mountains from Portsmouth, Ohio?

The distance from Great Smoky Mountains to Portsmouth, Ohio is 217.2 miles (349.6 km) as the crow flies. Portsmouth, Ohio is located N of Great Smoky Mountains. By car, the driving distance is approximately 271.5 miles, taking about 5h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 56min. Both are located in United States — Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee and Portsmouth, Ohio in Ohio.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Great Smoky Mountains and Portsmouth, Ohio. 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 Portsmouth, Ohio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 28min $26 - $32 Flexible stops
Fly ~56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 34min $22–$41* Budget
Train ~5h 12min $33–$95* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Smoky Mountains & Portsmouth, Ohio

Quick Facts

Great Smoky Mountains
35.61°N, 83.49°W
America/New_York
2025m elevation
Portsmouth, Ohio
38.73°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
162m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 72 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 18 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 114.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients