Denver to Fort Smith: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Denver from Fort Smith?
The distance from Denver to Fort Smith is 652.8 miles (1050.6 km) as the crow flies. Fort Smith is located ESE of Denver. By car, the driving distance is approximately 812.3 miles, taking about 13h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in United States — Denver 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. 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 Denver 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 218 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
- You could travel this distance about 38.1 times to circle the Earth's equator