Fort Smith to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

256.8 miles 413.3 km · straight line
293.1 miles actual route 471.7 km · driving distance
5h 20min estimated drive time
$28 - $35 estimated fuel cost
~1h 1min flight time
358° N bearing direction

How far is Fort Smith from Kansas City?

The distance from Fort Smith to Kansas City is 256.8 miles (413.3 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located N of Fort Smith. By car, the driving distance is approximately 293.1 miles, taking about 5h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 1min. Both are located in United States — Fort Smith in Arkansas and Kansas City in Missouri.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fort Smith and Kansas City. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 20min $28 - $35 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 24min $23–$44* Budget
Train ~5h 4min $35–$103* Comfort

For 2+ travelers, driving is usually cheaper. Solo? Consider the bus.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Fort Smith
35.39°N, 94.40°W
America/Chicago
134m elevation
Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 86 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 97 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM