Dodge City to Fort Smith: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Dodge City from Fort Smith?

The distance from Dodge City to Fort Smith is 351.9 miles (566.4 km) as the crow flies. Fort Smith is located ESE of Dodge City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 422.3 miles, taking about 8h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Dodge City in Kansas and Fort Smith in Arkansas.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Dodge City 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.