Fort Smith to Lafayette, Indiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

537.3 miles 864.7 km · straight line
644.7 miles estimated 1037.6 km · driving distance
12h 58min estimated drive time
$62 - $76 estimated fuel cost
~1h 35min flight time
47° NE bearing direction

How far is Fort Smith from Lafayette, Indiana?

The distance from Fort Smith to Lafayette, Indiana is 537.3 miles (864.7 km) as the crow flies. Lafayette, Indiana is located NE of Fort Smith. By car, the driving distance is approximately 644.7 miles, taking about 12h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — Fort Smith in Arkansas and Lafayette, Indiana 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 Lafayette, Indiana. 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 Lafayette, Indiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 58min $62 - $76 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 34min $52–$97* Budget
Train ~16h 51min $77–$226* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Smith & Lafayette, Indiana

Quick Facts

Fort Smith
35.39°N, 94.40°W
America/Chicago
134m elevation
Lafayette, Indiana
40.42°N, 86.88°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
211m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 179 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients