Fort Smith to Kokomo: Road Trip Guide & Distance

571.4 miles 919.6 km · straight line
685.7 miles estimated 1103.5 km · driving distance
13h 48min estimated drive time
$66 - $81 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
49° NE bearing direction

How far is Fort Smith from Kokomo?

The distance from Fort Smith to Kokomo is 571.4 miles (919.6 km) as the crow flies. Kokomo is located NE of Fort Smith. By car, the driving distance is approximately 685.7 miles, taking about 13h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Fort Smith in Arkansas and Kokomo in Indiana.

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 Kokomo. 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 Kokomo

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 48min $66 - $81 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 34min $55–$103* Budget
Train ~17h 56min $82–$240* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Smith & Kokomo

Quick Facts

Fort Smith
35.39°N, 94.40°W
America/Chicago
134m elevation
Kokomo
40.49°N, 86.13°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
247m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 190 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients