Pigeon Forge welcomes millions of visitors every single year. Fortunately, most of you live within a day’s drive to the area from your home! So, pack your bags and plan your visit, and don’t forget to take a look at these directions to Pigeon Forge TN before you hit the road.
From the North
If you’re coming from the Detroit, Indianapolis, Cincinnati or Lexington areas, take I-75 to Knoxville.
- Take I-40 East to Exit 407.
- Turn right onto S.R. 66.
- From there, it’s easy to continue through Sevierville to Pigeon Forge!
From the Northeast
If you are traveling from Harrisburg and Roanoke, take I-81 South to I-40 East.
- Take I-40 to Wilton Springs/U.S. 321 South and West Exit 440.
- Turn right and follow U.S. 321 into Gatlinburg.
- At light #3, turn right and continue 5 miles to Pigeon Forge.
If you are coming from Baltimore and Washington D.C., take I-66 to I-81 South, then to I-40 East.
- Take I-40 to Wilton Springs/U.S. 321 South and West Exit 440.
- Turn right and follow U.S. 321 into Gatlinburg.
- From light #3, its approximately 5 miles to Pigeon Forge.
From the Northwest
If you are coming from Mikwaukee and Peoria, the directions to Pigeon Forge TN are simple:
- Ttake I-65 to I-40 East to the 407 Exit.
- Turn right onto S.R. 66.
- Continue on through Sevierville to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
From the East
If you are coming from Richmond, Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro and Winston-Salem, take I-85 to I-40 West.
- Take I-40 West to the Foothills Parkway Exit 443.
- Turn left onto U.S. 321.
- Follow U.S. 321 until you reach Gatlinburg.
- Continue through Gatlinburg to light #3, and at the Parkway, turn right and continue 5 miles to Pigeon Forge.
From the Southeast
If you are coming from Tampa, Montgomery, Birmingham, Macon, Atlanta and Chattanooga, the quickest route is to take I-75 to Exit 81 (S.R.95).
- Go East on 321 through Maryville and Townsend.
- Continue on Hwy 321 (a left turn from Townsend) and pass through Wears Valley to Pigeon Forge.
If you are coming from Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, Spartanburg, Asheville, Jacksonville, Miami and Daytona Beach, take I-26 to I-40 West and the Foothills Parkway Exit 443.
- Turn left onto U.S. 321.
- Follow U.S. 321 until you reach Gatlinburg.
- Go to light #3 at the Gatlinburg Parkway, turn right and continue about 5 miles to Pigeon Forge.
From the Southwest
If you are coming from Tulsa, Little Rock and Memphis, take I-40 East to Exit 364 S.R. 95.
- Go East on 321 through Maryville and Townsend.
- Continue on Hwy 321 (a left turn from Townsend) and pass through Wears Valley to Pigeon Forge.
From the West
If you are coming from Witchita, Kansas City, St. Louis and Nashville, take I-70 to I-64 (through St. Louis).
- Continue I-64 to I-57 to I-24 and the I-40 East (through Nashville).
- Stay on I-40 East and Exit 364 S.R. 95.
- Go East on 321 through Maryville and Townsend.
- Continue on Hwy 321 (a left turn from Townsend) and pass through Wears Valley to Pigeon Forge.
Pigeon Forge TN Road Conditions
Throughout the year, you may find that there are construction or traffic delays. Although these shouldn’t interfere with your plans, you can check out the Tennessee Department of Transportation SMARTmap for any construction or traffic updates along the way!
We can’t wait to see you, so follow the directions to Pigeon Forge TN and we’ll see you in the Smokies soon!