Fort Smith to Indianapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

543 miles 873.9 km · straight line
659.8 miles actual route 1061.9 km · driving distance
12h 7min estimated drive time
$64 - $78 estimated fuel cost
~1h 36min flight time
54° NE bearing direction

How far is Fort Smith from Indianapolis?

The distance from Fort Smith to Indianapolis is 543 miles (873.9 km) as the crow flies. Indianapolis is located NE of Fort Smith. By car, the driving distance is approximately 659.8 miles, taking about 12h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Fort Smith in Arkansas and Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Indianapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 7min $64 - $78 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 32min $53–$99* Budget
Train ~15h 45min $79–$231* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Smith & Indianapolis

Quick Facts

Fort Smith
35.39°N, 94.40°W
America/Chicago
134m elevation
Indianapolis
39.77°N, 86.16°W
America/New_York
218m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 181 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM