Great Smoky Mountains to Richmond, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Great Smoky Mountains from Richmond, Virginia?

The distance from Great Smoky Mountains to Richmond, Virginia is 361.3 miles (581.4 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Virginia is located ENE of Great Smoky Mountains. By car, the driving distance is approximately 433.5 miles, taking about 8h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee and Richmond, Virginia in Virginia.

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. 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 Richmond, Virginia. 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.