Elizabethtown to Fort Smith: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Elizabethtown from Fort Smith?

The distance from Elizabethtown to Fort Smith is 500 miles (804.6 km) as the crow flies. Fort Smith is located WSW of Elizabethtown. By car, the driving distance is approximately 599.9 miles, taking about 12h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Elizabethtown in Kentucky 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. 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 Elizabethtown 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.