Fort Smith to Johnson City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Fort Smith from Johnson City?

The distance from Fort Smith to Johnson City is 677.2 miles (1089.8 km) as the crow flies. Johnson City is located E of Fort Smith. By car, the driving distance is approximately 812.6 miles, taking about 16h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Both are located in United States — Fort Smith in Arkansas and Johnson City in Tennessee.

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. 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 Johnson 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.