Clovis to Fort Smith: Road Trip Guide & Distance

503.5 miles 810.3 km · straight line
604.2 miles estimated 972.4 km · driving distance
12h 9min estimated drive time
$58 - $72 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
80° E bearing direction

How far is Clovis from Fort Smith?

The distance from Clovis to Fort Smith is 503.5 miles (810.3 km) as the crow flies. Fort Smith is located E of Clovis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 604.2 miles, taking about 12h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Clovis 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 Clovis 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 Clovis to Fort Smith

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 9min $58 - $72 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 35min $48–$91* Budget
Train ~15h 48min $73–$211* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clovis & Fort Smith

Quick Facts

Clovis
34.40°N, 103.21°W
America/Denver
1301m elevation
Fort Smith
35.39°N, 94.40°W
America/Chicago
134m elevation
Explore more routes from Fort Smith

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 49.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients