Getting to Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Getting to the park is relatively easy. With two airports within driving distance, you can generally get to the park from anywhere. 

By Air

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)

61 Terminal Dr #1

Fletcher, NC 28732

https://www.flyavl.com

(828) 684-2226

Asheville Regional Airport is about an hour from the park. It is serviced by Allegiant, American, Delta and United Airlines. Currently there are no regularly scheduled international flights directly into Asheville.

McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)

2055 Alcoa Hwy

Alcoa, TN 37701

https://flyknoxville.com

(865) 342-3000

McGhee Tyson Airport is about an hour from the park. It is serviced by Allegiant, American, Delta and United Airlines. Currently there are no regularly scheduled international flights directly into Asheville.

By Car

Directions to Main Entrances

Gatlinburg, TN entrance
From interstate highway I-40 take Exit 407 (Sevierville) to TN-66 South. At the Sevierville intersection, continue straight onto US-441 South. Follow US-441 through Sevierville and Pigeon Forge into park.



Townsend, TN entrance
From the north: From interstate highway I-40 in Knoxville take Exit 386B to US-129 South to Alcoa/Maryville. At Maryville proceed on US-321 North/TN -73 East through Townsend. Continue straight on TN-73 into the park.

From the south: From interstate highway I-75 take Exit 376 to I-140 E towards Oak Ridge/Maryville. Merge onto I-140 E via Exit 376B towards Maryville. Turn onto US-129 South (Alcoa Highway) at Exit 11A and travel towards Alcoa. Turn onto TN-35 and follow it to US-321 North. Follow US-321 North/TN -73 East through Townsend. Continue straight on TN-73 into the park.


Cherokee, NC entrance
From the north: From interstate highway I-40, take Exit 27 to US-74 West towards Waynesville. Turn onto US-19 and proceed through Maggie Valley to Cherokee. Turn onto US-441 North at Cherokee and follow the road into the park.

From the south: Follow US-441/US-23 North. At Dillsboro merge on US-74 West/US-441 North. At Exit 74 merge onto US-441. Follow US-441 through Cherokee and into the park.

Getting Around

The best way to get around the park is by car. For more information about guided tours, visit our TOURS PAGE.

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