Distance from Lake Junaluska, North Carolina to Cherokee, North Carolina

Lake Junaluska Cherokee
Total Distance
36.2 mi
(58.3 km)
Travel Time
38 minutes

The driving distance from Lake Junaluska, North Carolina to Cherokee, North Carolina is 36.2 mi (58.3 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is approximately 12.8 mi (20.6 km)

Estimated travel time by road is 38 minutes

We found 2 routes between Lake Junaluska and Cherokee.

Available Routes

Shortest Fastest
US-19 S
25.1 mi
40.4 km
38 minutes
US-74 W/Great Smoky Mountains Expy
36.2 mi
58.3 km
38 minutes

Route Directions

Get on US-19 S/US-23 S/US-74 W/Great Smoky Mountains Expy
0.5 mi
1 min
Continue on US-74 W/Great Smoky Mountains Expy. Drive to US-441 N in Cherokee
35.7 mi
37 min

Route Directions

Get on US-19 S/US-23 S/US-74 W
0.5 mi
1 min
Follow US-19 S to US-441 N in Cherokee
24.6 mi
37 min

Journey Details

Traveling from Lake Junaluska, North Carolina to Cherokee, North Carolina covers 25.1 miles (40 km) in a west direction. This secondary roads, moderate route typically takes 38 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (25-36 miles / 40-58 km). The primary route shown here saves 14 seconds compared to alternatives.

Journey Waypoints

Lake Junaluska

Starting Point

Fairway Hills, North Carolina

29 mi to destination

1 mi
Maggie Valley, North Carolina

Traveled 7 mi from origin

2 mi
Fisher Creek, North Carolina

Traveled 22 mi from origin

3 mi
Paint Town, North Carolina

7 mi to destination

2 mi
Cherokee

Destination