Colorado Springs to Fort Smith: Road Trip Guide & Distance

621.2 miles 999.8 km · straight line
794.9 miles actual route 1279.3 km · driving distance
13h 55min estimated drive time
$77 - $94 estimated fuel cost
~1h 45min flight time
109° ESE bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Fort Smith?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Fort Smith is 621.2 miles (999.8 km) as the crow flies. Fort Smith is located ESE of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 794.9 miles, taking about 13h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado 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 Colorado Springs and Fort Smith. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Colorado Springs to Fort Smith

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 55min $77 - $94 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 42min $64–$119* Budget
Train ~18h 6min $95–$278* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Fort Smith

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m 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 207 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM