Fort Smith to Madisonville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Fort Smith from Madisonville?

The distance from Fort Smith to Madisonville is 406.6 miles (654.3 km) as the crow flies. Madisonville is located ENE of Fort Smith. By car, the driving distance is approximately 487.9 miles, taking about 9h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Fort Smith in Arkansas and Madisonville in Kentucky.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Madisonville. 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.