Carlsbad Caverns to Fort Smith: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Carlsbad Caverns from Fort Smith?
The distance from Carlsbad Caverns to Fort Smith is 624.5 miles (1005 km) as the crow flies. Fort Smith is located ENE of Carlsbad Caverns. By car, the driving distance is approximately 749.4 miles, taking about 15h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico 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. 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 Carlsbad Caverns 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 208 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
- You could travel this distance about 39.9 times to circle the Earth's equator