Great Smoky Mountains to Winder: Road Trip Guide & Distance

112.7 miles 181.3 km · straight line
140.8 miles estimated 226.6 km · driving distance
2h 50min estimated drive time
$14 - $17 estimated fuel cost
~44min flight time · usually no direct flights
187° S bearing direction

How far is Great Smoky Mountains from Winder?

The distance from Great Smoky Mountains to Winder is 112.7 miles (181.3 km) as the crow flies. Winder is located S of Great Smoky Mountains. By car, the driving distance is approximately 140.8 miles, taking about 2h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 44min. Both are located in United States — Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee and Winder in Georgia.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Great Smoky Mountains and Winder. 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 Winder

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 50min $14 - $17 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 24min $11–$21* Budget
Train ~2h 42min $17–$49* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Smoky Mountains & Winder

Quick Facts

Great Smoky Mountains
35.61°N, 83.49°W
America/New_York
2025m elevation
Winder
33.99°N, 83.72°W
America/New_York
301m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 38 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 9 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 221 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients