Fort Smith to Indianapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance
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.
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Quick Facts
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