El Paso to Fort Smith: Road Trip Guide & Distance

738.8 miles 1189 km · straight line
907.3 miles actual route 1460.2 km · driving distance
15h 39min estimated drive time
$87 - $107 estimated fuel cost
~1h 59min flight time
67° ENE bearing direction

How far is El Paso from Fort Smith?

The distance from El Paso to Fort Smith is 738.8 miles (1189 km) as the crow flies. Fort Smith is located ENE of El Paso. By car, the driving distance is approximately 907.3 miles, taking about 15h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 59min. Both are located in United States — El Paso in Texas 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 El Paso 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.

How to Get from El Paso to Fort Smith

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 39min $87 - $107 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 47min $73–$136* Budget
Train ~20h 21min $109–$318* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between El Paso & Fort Smith

Quick Facts

El Paso
31.76°N, 106.48°W
America/Denver
1137m 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 246 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM