Charlottesville to Fort Smith: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Charlottesville from Fort Smith?

The distance from Charlottesville to Fort Smith is 899.4 miles (1447.5 km) as the crow flies. Fort Smith is located W of Charlottesville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1079.3 miles, taking about 21h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 19min. Both are located in United States — Charlottesville in Virginia 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Charlottesville 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.