Great Smoky Mountains to Saint Joseph: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Great Smoky Mountains from Saint Joseph?

The distance from Great Smoky Mountains to Saint Joseph is 683.4 miles (1099.9 km) as the crow flies. Saint Joseph is located WNW of Great Smoky Mountains. By car, the driving distance is approximately 820.1 miles, taking about 16h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Both are located in United States — Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee and Saint Joseph in Missouri.

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 Saint Joseph. 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.