Great Smoky Mountains to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Great Smoky Mountains from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Great Smoky Mountains to Springfield, Missouri is 556.3 miles (895.2 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located WNW of Great Smoky Mountains. By car, the driving distance is approximately 667.5 miles, taking about 13h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee and Springfield, Missouri 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Great Smoky Mountains and Springfield, Missouri. 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.