Alternate Scenic Routes Save Gas & Time
It's easy...
Highway traffic in the Smokies can be a bear, especially along the primary routes of Highways 66 and 441 leading into Sevierville and through Pigeon Forge. The good news is that you can avoid all that traffic on your way to Gatlinburg from now on! Take the less-traveled and scenic alternate routes to Gatlinburg and on your return home... it’s a little bit further, but can easily save you over an hour in traffic congestion. It’s a secret worth sharing, so here’s an alternate route map developed with your relaxation and the scenery in mind!
For a map of the new, quick & easy route through Sevierville & Pigeon Forge, click here!
From Virginia:
Take I-81 South to I -40 East to Exit 435 (Newport) and follow Hwy 321 South all the way into Gatlinburg. Approximate drive time from interstate: 45 minutes
From Lexington:
Take I-75 South to I-640 East, then I-40 East to exit 435 (Newport) and follow Highway 321 South to Gatlinburg. Approximate drivetime from interstate: 45 minutes
From Chattanooga:
Take Exit 81 on I-75 North and follow Highway 321 North through Maryville and Townsend and Highway 73 to Gatlinburg. Approximate driving time from interstate: 70 minutes.
From Nashville:
From I-40 take I-75 South to Exit 81 and follow Highway 321 North through Maryville and Townsend and Highway 73 to Gatlinburg. Approximate driving time from interstate: 70 minutes.
From Asheville:
Take I-40 West to Exit 443 and follow Foothills Parkway to Highway 321 South to Gatlinburg. Approximate drive time from interstate: 45 minutes.
From Atlanta:
Take I-85 North to I-985 North to US 23. Take US 23 to Highway 23/441 to Highway 74/441 through Cherokee, NC to Gatlinburg. Approximate drive time from Atlanta: 4 hours 10 minutes.