Fort Smith to Hopkinsville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Fort Smith from Hopkinsville?

The distance from Fort Smith to Hopkinsville is 398.7 miles (641.7 km) as the crow flies. Hopkinsville is located ENE of Fort Smith. By car, the driving distance is approximately 478.5 miles, taking about 9h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Fort Smith in Arkansas and Hopkinsville in Kentucky.

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 Hopkinsville. 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.