Amarillo to Fort Smith: Road Trip Guide & Distance

419.2 miles 674.6 km · straight line
503 miles estimated 809.5 km · driving distance
10h 7min estimated drive time
$48 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
86° E bearing direction

How far is Amarillo from Fort Smith?

The distance from Amarillo to Fort Smith is 419.2 miles (674.6 km) as the crow flies. Fort Smith is located E of Amarillo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 503 miles, taking about 10h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Amarillo in Texas and Fort Smith in Arkansas.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Amarillo 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.

How to Get from Amarillo to Fort Smith

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 7min $48 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 8min $40–$75* Budget
Train ~9h 37min $60–$176* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Amarillo & Fort Smith

Quick Facts

Amarillo
35.22°N, 101.83°W
America/Chicago
1118m elevation
Fort Smith
35.39°N, 94.40°W
America/Chicago
134m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 140 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 59.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients