Columbia, South Carolina to Fort Smith: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Columbia, South Carolina from Fort Smith?

The distance from Columbia, South Carolina to Fort Smith is 764.6 miles (1230.5 km) as the crow flies. Fort Smith is located W of Columbia, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 917.5 miles, taking about 18h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 2min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, South Carolina in South Carolina 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 Columbia, South Carolina 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.