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Distance from Pigeon Forge to Charlotte

Driving Distance
203.5 mi 327.5 km
Flying Distance
158.5 mi 255.0 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Pigeon Forge, Tennessee to Charlotte, North Carolina is 203.5 mi (327.5 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 158.5 mi (255.0 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 19 min

The estimated travel time by road is 3 hours 59 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, long-distance in a east direction. Average speeds around 49 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Pigeon Forge
Place Pigeon Forge
State/Province Tennessee
Country US
Latitude 35.790391
Longitude -83.563748
GPS 35.790391° N, 83.563748° W
Local Time 2:03 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

Charlotte
Place Charlotte
State/Province North Carolina
Country US
Latitude 35.221555
Longitude -80.840116
GPS 35.221555° N, 80.840116° W
Local Time 2:03 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Pigeon Forge, Tennessee to Charlotte, North Carolina covers 203.5 mi (327.5 km) in a east direction. This mixed highways and local roads, long-distance route typically takes 3 hours 59 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (203.5-218.8 miles / 328-352 km).

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 49 mph (79 km/h).

Available Routes

US-74 E
203.5 mi 3 hours 59 minutes
Shortest
I-40 E and US-74 E
204.8 mi 3 hours 50 minutes
Fastest
I-26 E and I-85 N
218.8 mi 3 hours 55 minutes

Route Map Visualization

Route map from Pigeon Forge to Charlotte

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.