Austin, Texas to Fort Smith: Road Trip Guide & Distance

403.4 miles 649.2 km · straight line
472.2 miles actual route 760 km · driving distance
8h 33min estimated drive time
$45 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 19min flight time
28° NNE bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Fort Smith?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Fort Smith is 403.4 miles (649.2 km) as the crow flies. Fort Smith is located NNE of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 472.2 miles, taking about 8h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas 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 Austin, Texas and Fort Smith. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Austin, Texas to Fort Smith

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 33min $45 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 16min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~8h 7min $57–$165* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Fort Smith

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m 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 134 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 61.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM