Getting to Gatlinburg, TN

Gatlinburg is grateful our community was unaffected by the recent impacts of Hurricane Helene and that roads are clear for travel throughout our immediate area and remains fully accessible. Our hearts go out to our friends in Northeast Tennessee and Western North Carolina who were affected with severe flooding. Many Gatlinburg businesses, attractions, and organizations are offering giveback opportunities to visitors this season. By visiting, you are helping. We thank our visitors for their warm generosity and welcome them for a Smoky Mountain fall. Resources including current road closures, and alternate routes to Gatlinburg can be found below.

Current Tennessee Road Closures

Interstates I-80, I-75 and I-65 are OPEN for travel.
Currently, I-40 is reduced to ONE LANE in each direction near the Tennessee/North Carolina border.
Speeds reduced to 35 mph.  Expect delays, especially on weekends.

 I-26 in Unicoi County is reopened to all traffic but is reduced to one lane between MM 39 and MM 40 in Erwin.
All overweight vehicles and any vehicle wider than 10 feet are prohibited and must continue to use the established I-81 and I-77 detour.

US 441/Newfound Gap Road is OPEN 24 hours a day
As always, Newfound Gap Rd is closed to ALL commercial vehicles
For the latest updates and current conditions for Great Smoky Mountains National Park, visit GSMNP website.

Driving Directions to Gatlinburg

If you’re planning to visit Gatlinburg, there are plenty of routes to get you here. For those visiting Gatlinburg from areas impacted by road closures, you will find the best route from your city below using Google Maps which provides the quickest, safest routes to Gatlinburg. We encourage all of our visitors to stay safe and not drive through affected areas, but instead use an alternate route to get here. 

Driving Directions from Popular Cities