Eau Claire to Fort Smith: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Eau Claire from Fort Smith?

The distance from Eau Claire to Fort Smith is 668.9 miles (1076.5 km) as the crow flies. Fort Smith is located SSW of Eau Claire. By car, the driving distance is approximately 802.7 miles, taking about 16h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 51min. Both are located in United States — Eau Claire in Wisconsin 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 Eau Claire 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.