Fort Smith to Knoxville: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Fort Smith from Knoxville?
The distance from Fort Smith to Knoxville is 589.2 miles (948.2 km) as the crow flies. Knoxville is located E of Fort Smith. By car, the driving distance is approximately 707 miles, taking about 14h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Fort Smith in Arkansas and Knoxville 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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Fort Smith and Knoxville. 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 196 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
- You could travel this distance about 42.3 times to circle the Earth's equator