Fort Smith to Jackson, Mississippi: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Fort Smith from Jackson, Mississippi?

The distance from Fort Smith to Jackson, Mississippi is 322.4 miles (518.8 km) as the crow flies. Jackson, Mississippi is located SE of Fort Smith. By car, the driving distance is approximately 386.9 miles, taking about 7h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Fort Smith in Arkansas and Jackson, Mississippi in Mississippi.

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 Jackson, Mississippi. 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.