Great Smoky Mountains to San Antonio: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Great Smoky Mountains from San Antonio?
The distance from Great Smoky Mountains to San Antonio is 971.6 miles (1563.6 km) as the crow flies. San Antonio is located WSW of Great Smoky Mountains. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1161.2 miles, taking about 20h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 27min. Both are located in United States — Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee and San Antonio in Texas.
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 San Antonio. 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 San Antonio
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 324 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 81 hours
- You could travel this distance about 25.6 times to circle the Earth's equator