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Gatlinburg, Tennessee Maps & Transportation

Travel Alerts #1

Be Advised: Traffic is flowing smoothly in both directions of Hwy 441 (Spur) between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge due to a rock slide on January 25, 2010 and an additional rock slide on February 5, 2010.

Below is actual footage traveling along Hwy 441 (Spur) from Pigeon Forge to Gatlinburg.
   

Vehicles traveling to Gatlinburg along the temporary 1.2-mile detour on Hwy. 441 South (the Spur) are experiencing minor delays as a result of this week’s rockslide on the southbound side of the roadway.

Southbound traffic is being diverted onto one of the two lanes that normally carry northbound traffic on the Spur, creating two-way traffic flow. The Tennessee Department of Transportation has added yellow striping and reflective pylons to keep opposing traffic separated and flowing uninterrupted on the two-way detour section of the Spur.

In light of the temporary 1.2-mile detour on Hwy. 441 South (the Spur) resulting from the January rockslide, here are several alternate routes into Gatlinburg to consider:

Alternate Routes

From the west traveling on I-40 East, travel beyond Exit 407 (Sevierville) and instead take Exit 435 (Newport) and follow Hwy. 321 South to Gatlinburg. Approximate drive time from interstate: 45 minutes.

From downtown Sevierville, take Hwy. 411 North (Dolly Parton Parkway) to Traffic Light 19.0 and turn right on Pittman Center Road (Hwy. 416 South). Proceed approximately five miles and bear right on Hwy. 454 South (Birds Creek Rd.). Proceed an additional 4.3 miles and turn right at stop sign, then continue straight onto Buckhorn Rd. through intersection with Glades Rd. and continue 1.8 miles to Hwy. 321 South. Turn right and proceed into downtown Gatlinburg. Approximate drive time from downtown Sevierville: 45 minutes.

From Pigeon Forge Parkway, turn left at Traffic Light 8 on the Parkway then take right at next light onto Dollywood Lane (which becomes Upper Middle Creek Rd.). Travel approximately five miles and turn right on Hwy. 454 South (Birds Creek Rd.). Proceed an additional 4.3 miles and turn right at stop sign, then continue straight onto Buckhorn Rd. through intersection with Glades Rd. and continue 1.8 miles to Hwy. 321 South. Turn right and proceed into downtown Gatlinburg. Approximate drive time from Pigeon Forge: 40 minutes.

Travel Alerts #2

Be Advised: There was a massive rock slide at the Tennessee-North Carolina state line on Saturday October 24, 2009. Detours have been established.

Note: During the winter months, use the following websites and numbers for the current road and weather conditions
for these alternate routes.
Tennessee Department of Tourism - 1-800-342-3258
Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 865-436-1200

Alternate Routes

Drivers traveling from Tennessee to western North Carolina via I-40 are advised to take one of two eastbound detours.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) recommends traveling east to North Carolina via I-81 to Johnson City, then taking I-26 to Asheville.

Drivers in normal passenger vehicles can also take Highway 25-70 from Newport into North Carolina.

Visitors to Gatlinburg can also follow HWY 441 through Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Cherokee and take HWY 19 through Maggie Valley to access 1-40 in North Carolina.

Please Also Note: The Tennessee Department of Transportation has begun a major project along Highway 66 (which could make traffic a bear). Get more info about the road construction and utilize less-traveled and scenic routes to Gatlinburg (to ensure an enjoyable trip through the Smokies). Follow Improving 66 on

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For the co-pilot of the car, the one in charge of knowing the directions, here's a map of Gatlinburg to aid you on your journey. Take a look at the all-new alternate routes map of Gatlinburg that can shave an hour off your drive time by bringing you in the back way! Once you get here you can Park & Ride on Tennessee's fourth-largest mass transit system - the Gatlinburg Trolleys!

All Day Trolley Pass Arrives For Summer!

You can now hop aboard the Gatlinburg Trolley all day long for just two dollars a day! This six-month pilot program features unlimited access to the Red, Blue, Purple and Yellow Trolley routes. The Pink (Dollywood) and Tan (National Park) routes are not included in the pilot program. The All Day Trolley Pass is now sold at all three Gatlinburg Welcome Centers as well as at City Hall and the Mass Transit Center.

To view the locations of the trolleys, please click on the following link --Trolley Locations. The color-coded Trolley routes on the city of Gatlinburg map can get you around town for as little as fifty cents, and the trolley map of Gatlinburg also shows all the local parking lots and decks. Gatlinburg has over 17 parking lots conveniently located throughout downtown area for easy access. Just look for the blue parking labels on the City Map below. Parking fees vary based on locations.

Need to rent a car? How about a Jeep? Local rental companies offer an ample selection of cars, SUV's, motorcycles, ATV's, and Scooters. They have a wide variety of vehicles to choose from such as 2 person scooters, dune buggies, and the all new 3-wheel scooter cars. Mobility Scooters are also available. If you are in need of being pampered try one of our local limousine services that offer personalized service for a weddings, corporate, scenic tours, airport, or just a fun night out on the town.

If you are looking for a shuttle from the airport to Gatlinburg or looking for a scenic tour of the Great Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg offers shuttles to the casino, to your outdoor adventure destination, and to the UT home games and Bristol races. Historical tours and group shuttle transportation services are also available.

City Map of Gatlinburg

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Approximate Mileages to Gatlinburg, Tennessee

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Departing City	Time	Miles
Asheville, NC	1 Hour - 54 min	90
Atlanta, GA	3 Hours - 53 min	197
Baton Rouge, LA	10 Hours - 41 min	699
Birmingham, AL	4 Hours - 49 min	298
Bristol, TN	1 Hour - 39 min	102
Charlotte, NC	3 Hours - 57 min	219
Chatanooga, TN	2 Hours - 41 min	153
Cherokee, NC	1 Hour	35
Chicago, IL	9 Hours - 23 min	581
Cincinnati, OH	4 Hours - 59 min	297
Columbus, OH	6 Hours - 32 min	397
Dayton, OH	5 Hours - 42 min	344
Greenville, SC	2 Hours - 53 min	143
Huntsville, AL	4 Hours - 20 min	253
Indianapolis, IN	6 Hours - 29 min	398
Jackson, MS	8 Hours - 18 min	537
Johnson City, TN	1 hour - 31 min	94
Knoxville, TN	1 Hour	42
Lexington, KY	3 Hour - 38 min	212
Louisville, KY	4 Hours - 45 min	286
Memphis, TN	6 Hours - 47 min	432
Montgomery, AL	6 Hours - 5 min	385
Nashville, TN	3 Hours - 41 min	222
New Orleans, LA	9 Hours - 54 min	642
Orlando, FL	10 Hours - 19 min	631
Roanoke, VA	4 Hours - 19 min	261
St. Louis, MO	8 Hours - 23 min	327
Tampa, FL	10 Hours - 39 min	698