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