Bella Vista to Fort Smith: Road Trip Guide & Distance

76 miles 122.3 km · straight line
95 miles estimated 152.9 km · driving distance
1h 55min estimated drive time
$9 - $11 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
185° S bearing direction

How far is Bella Vista from Fort Smith?

The distance from Bella Vista to Fort Smith is 76 miles (122.3 km) as the crow flies. Fort Smith is located S of Bella Vista. By car, the driving distance is approximately 95 miles, taking about 1h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bella Vista 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 Bella Vista to Fort Smith

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 55min $9 - $11 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 18min $8–$14* Budget
Train ~1h 49min $11–$33* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bella Vista & Fort Smith

Quick Facts

Bella Vista
36.48°N, 94.27°W
America/Chicago
315m 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 25 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 327.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients