Cedar Falls to Fort Smith: Road Trip Guide & Distance

504.4 miles 811.8 km · straight line
605.3 miles estimated 974.2 km · driving distance
12h 11min estimated drive time
$58 - $72 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
193° SSW bearing direction

How far is Cedar Falls from Fort Smith?

The distance from Cedar Falls to Fort Smith is 504.4 miles (811.8 km) as the crow flies. Fort Smith is located SSW of Cedar Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 605.3 miles, taking about 12h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Falls in Iowa 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 Cedar Falls 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 Cedar Falls to Fort Smith

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 11min $58 - $72 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 37min $48–$91* Budget
Train ~15h 50min $73–$212* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Falls & Fort Smith

Quick Facts

Cedar Falls
42.53°N, 92.45°W
America/Chicago
268m 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 168 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients