📷 Photo by Kirk Thornton on UnsplashRoad trips from Gatlinburg
3 road trips that start in or near Gatlinburg, from 2 to 3 days, each with a stop-by-stop itinerary, distances and campsites along the way.
Photo by Kirk Thornton on UnsplashScenic byways
Great Smoky Mountains and the Tail of the Dragon
© Famartin · CC BY-SA 4.0National park loops
The quiet side of the Smokies: Foothills Parkway and Cades Cove
© Antony-22 · CC BY-SA 4.0Themed road trips
Cumberland Gap and the moonbow at Cumberland Falls
| Route | Suggested days | Distance | Driving | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains and the Tail of the Dragon | 2 | 77 mi | 1 h 22 min | 5 |
| The quiet side of the Smokies: Foothills Parkway and Cades Cove | 3 | 74 mi | 1 h 19 min | 6 |
| Cumberland Gap and the moonbow at Cumberland Falls | 3 | 143 mi | 2 h 33 min | 7 |
FAQs
What are the best road trips from Gatlinburg?
Popular routes starting in or near Gatlinburg: Great Smoky Mountains and the Tail of the Dragon, The quiet side of the Smokies: Foothills Parkway and Cades Cove and Cumberland Gap and the moonbow at Cumberland Falls.
Is there a short road trip from Gatlinburg?
The shortest is Great Smoky Mountains and the Tail of the Dragon: 2 days, about 77 mi.
What is the longest road trip from Gatlinburg?
The longest is Cumberland Gap and the moonbow at Cumberland Falls: 3 days, about 143 mi with 7 stops.