Allentown to Fort Smith: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Allentown from Fort Smith?

The distance from Allentown to Fort Smith is 1088.3 miles (1751.4 km) as the crow flies. Fort Smith is located WSW of Allentown. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1305.9 miles, taking about 26h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 41min. Both are located in United States — Allentown in Pennsylvania and Fort Smith in Arkansas.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Allentown and Fort Smith. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.