Fort Smith to Indiana Dunes: Road Trip Guide & Distance

587.1 miles 944.8 km · straight line
704.5 miles estimated 1133.8 km · driving distance
14h 10min estimated drive time
$68 - $83 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
40° NE bearing direction

How far is Fort Smith from Indiana Dunes?

The distance from Fort Smith to Indiana Dunes is 587.1 miles (944.8 km) as the crow flies. Indiana Dunes is located NE of Fort Smith. By car, the driving distance is approximately 704.5 miles, taking about 14h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Fort Smith in Arkansas and Indiana Dunes in Indiana.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fort Smith and Indiana Dunes. 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 Indiana Dunes

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 10min $68 - $83 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 0min $56–$106* Budget
Train ~18h 25min $85–$247* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Smith & Indiana Dunes

Quick Facts

Fort Smith
35.39°N, 94.40°W
America/Chicago
134m elevation
Indiana Dunes
41.65°N, 87.05°W
America/New_York
60m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 196 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients