Crawfordsville to Fort Smith: Road Trip Guide & Distance

521.8 miles 839.7 km · straight line
626.1 miles estimated 1007.6 km · driving distance
12h 36min estimated drive time
$60 - $74 estimated fuel cost
~1h 33min flight time
234° SW bearing direction

How far is Crawfordsville from Fort Smith?

The distance from Crawfordsville to Fort Smith is 521.8 miles (839.7 km) as the crow flies. Fort Smith is located SW of Crawfordsville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 626.1 miles, taking about 12h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 33min. Both are located in United States — Crawfordsville in Indiana 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 Crawfordsville 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 Crawfordsville to Fort Smith

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 36min $60 - $74 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 7min $50–$94* Budget
Train ~16h 23min $75–$219* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Crawfordsville & Fort Smith

Quick Facts

Crawfordsville
40.04°N, 86.87°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
242m 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 174 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 47.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients