Fort Smith to Iowa City: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Fort Smith from Iowa City?
The distance from Fort Smith to Iowa City is 460.4 miles (740.9 km) as the crow flies. Iowa City is located NNE of Fort Smith. By car, the driving distance is approximately 552.5 miles, taking about 11h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Fort Smith in Arkansas and Iowa City in Iowa.
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 Iowa City. 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 153 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
- You could travel this distance about 54.1 times to circle the Earth's equator