Charlotte to Gatlinburg drive

Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Charlotte to Gatlinburg. If you're planning a road trip to Gatlinburg, you can research locations to stop along the way. Make sure you check road conditions to double check the weather. Traveling with a dog or cat? Find pet-friendly stops. Camping along the way? Search for RV campgrounds. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members.

9:00 am  start in Charlotte
drive for about 1 hour

10:02 am  Gaffney
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 11:02 am
drive for about 44 minutes

11:47 am  Forest City (North Carolina)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 12:47 pm
drive for about 49 minutes

1:36 pm  Hendersonville (North Carolina)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 2:36 pm
drive for about 28 minutes

3:03 pm  Asheville
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 4:03 pm
drive for about 36 minutes

4:39 pm  Waynesville (North Carolina)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 5:39 pm
drive for about 1.5 hours

6:55 pm  Dandridge
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 7:55 pm
drive for about 57 minutes

8:52 pm  arrive in Gatlinburg

driving ≈ 6 hours

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Want to plan the trip back? Get the reverse directions for a Gatlinburg to Charlotte drive, or go to the main page to plan a new road trip.

Looking for ideas for more destinations within driving distance of Charlotte? Try searching for places within 3.5 hours of Charlotte.

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