Fort Smith to Huntsville, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Fort Smith from Huntsville, Alabama?

The distance from Fort Smith to Huntsville, Alabama is 444.1 miles (714.7 km) as the crow flies. Huntsville, Alabama is located E of Fort Smith. By car, the driving distance is approximately 532.9 miles, taking about 10h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — Fort Smith in Arkansas and Huntsville, Alabama in Alabama.

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 Huntsville, Alabama. 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.