Fort Smith to Minneapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Fort Smith from Minneapolis?
The distance from Fort Smith to Minneapolis is 665.4 miles (1070.9 km) as the crow flies. Minneapolis is located N of Fort Smith. By car, the driving distance is approximately 798.5 miles, taking about 16h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Fort Smith in Arkansas and Minneapolis in Minnesota.
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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.
Coordinates come from public place data for Fort Smith and Minneapolis. 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 222 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
- You could travel this distance about 37.4 times to circle the Earth's equator