Fort Smith to La Crosse: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Fort Smith from La Crosse?

The distance from Fort Smith to La Crosse is 605.2 miles (973.9 km) as the crow flies. La Crosse is located NNE of Fort Smith. By car, the driving distance is approximately 726.2 miles, taking about 14h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Fort Smith in Arkansas and La Crosse in Wisconsin.

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 La Crosse. 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.