Great Smoky Mountains to West Gulfport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

484.5 miles 779.7 km · straight line
581.4 miles estimated 935.6 km · driving distance
11h 42min estimated drive time
$56 - $69 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
224° SW bearing direction

How far is Great Smoky Mountains from West Gulfport?

The distance from Great Smoky Mountains to West Gulfport is 484.5 miles (779.7 km) as the crow flies. West Gulfport is located SW of Great Smoky Mountains. By car, the driving distance is approximately 581.4 miles, taking about 11h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee and West Gulfport in Mississippi.

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. 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 West Gulfport. 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.

How to Get from Great Smoky Mountains to West Gulfport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 42min $56 - $69 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 2min $47–$87* Budget
Train ~11h 7min $70–$203* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Smoky Mountains & West Gulfport

Quick Facts

Great Smoky Mountains
35.61°N, 83.49°W
America/New_York
2025m elevation
West Gulfport
30.40°N, 89.09°W
America/Chicago
8m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 162 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients