Fort Smith to Huntington, West Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

692.3 miles 1114.1 km · straight line
830.7 miles estimated 1336.9 km · driving distance
16h 43min estimated drive time
$80 - $98 estimated fuel cost
~1h 54min flight time
69° ENE bearing direction

How far is Fort Smith from Huntington, West Virginia?

The distance from Fort Smith to Huntington, West Virginia is 692.3 miles (1114.1 km) as the crow flies. Huntington, West Virginia is located ENE of Fort Smith. By car, the driving distance is approximately 830.7 miles, taking about 16h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Fort Smith in Arkansas and Huntington, West Virginia in West Virginia.

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 Fort Smith and Huntington, West Virginia. 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.

How to Get from Fort Smith to Huntington, West Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 43min $80 - $98 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 4min $66–$125* Budget
Train ~21h 44min $100–$291* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Smith & Huntington, West Virginia

Quick Facts

Fort Smith
35.39°N, 94.40°W
America/Chicago
134m elevation
Huntington, West Virginia
38.42°N, 82.45°W
America/New_York
173m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 231 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients