Great Smoky Mountains to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Great Smoky Mountains from Tucson?
The distance from Great Smoky Mountains to Tucson is 1588 miles (2555.6 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located W of Great Smoky Mountains. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1840.9 miles, taking about 32h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 42min. Both are located in United States — Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee and Tucson in Arizona.
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 Tucson. 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 Tucson
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 529 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 132 hours
- You could travel this distance about 15.7 times to circle the Earth's equator