Fort Smith to Jackson Hole: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1034.1 miles 1664.2 km · straight line
1240.9 miles estimated 1997 km · driving distance
24h 58min estimated drive time
$119 - $147 estimated fuel cost
~2h 35min flight time
308° NW bearing direction

How far is Fort Smith from Jackson Hole?

The distance from Fort Smith to Jackson Hole is 1034.1 miles (1664.2 km) as the crow flies. Jackson Hole is located NW of Fort Smith. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1240.9 miles, taking about 24h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 35min. Both are located in United States — Fort Smith in Arkansas and Jackson Hole in Wyoming.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fort Smith and Jackson Hole. 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 Jackson Hole

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 58min $119 - $147 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 58min $99–$186* Budget
Train ~32h 27min $149–$434* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Smith & Jackson Hole

Quick Facts

Fort Smith
35.39°N, 94.40°W
America/Chicago
134m elevation
Jackson Hole
43.48°N, 110.76°W
America/Denver
1901m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 345 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 86 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients