Fort Smith to Joliet: Road Trip Guide & Distance

544.3 miles 876 km · straight line
653.2 miles estimated 1051.2 km · driving distance
13h 8min estimated drive time
$63 - $77 estimated fuel cost
~1h 36min flight time
37° NE bearing direction

How far is Fort Smith from Joliet?

The distance from Fort Smith to Joliet is 544.3 miles (876 km) as the crow flies. Joliet is located NE of Fort Smith. By car, the driving distance is approximately 653.2 miles, taking about 13h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Fort Smith in Arkansas and Joliet in Illinois.

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 Joliet. 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 Joliet

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 8min $63 - $77 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 46min $52–$98* Budget
Train ~17h 4min $78–$229* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Smith & Joliet

Quick Facts

Fort Smith
35.39°N, 94.40°W
America/Chicago
134m elevation
Joliet
41.53°N, 88.08°W
America/Chicago
165m elevation
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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 45.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients