Auburn, Alabama to Fort Smith: Road Trip Guide & Distance

545.4 miles 877.7 km · straight line
654.4 miles estimated 1053.2 km · driving distance
13h 10min estimated drive time
$63 - $78 estimated fuel cost
~1h 36min flight time
293° WNW bearing direction

How far is Auburn, Alabama from Fort Smith?

The distance from Auburn, Alabama to Fort Smith is 545.4 miles (877.7 km) as the crow flies. Fort Smith is located WNW of Auburn, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 654.4 miles, taking about 13h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Auburn, Alabama in Alabama 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Auburn, Alabama 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 Auburn, Alabama to Fort Smith

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 10min $63 - $78 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 48min $52–$98* Budget
Train ~17h 7min $79–$229* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Auburn, Alabama & Fort Smith

Quick Facts

Auburn, Alabama
32.61°N, 85.48°W
America/Chicago
215m 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 182 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients