Fort Smith to Franklin, Tennessee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Fort Smith from Franklin, Tennessee?

The distance from Fort Smith to Franklin, Tennessee is 424.3 miles (682.8 km) as the crow flies. Franklin, Tennessee is located E of Fort Smith. By car, the driving distance is approximately 509.2 miles, taking about 10h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Fort Smith in Arkansas and Franklin, Tennessee in Tennessee.

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 Fort Smith and Franklin, Tennessee. 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.