Fort Smith to Minneapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

665.4 miles 1070.9 km · straight line
798.5 miles estimated 1285.1 km · driving distance
16h 4min estimated drive time
$77 - $95 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
N bearing direction

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.

How to Get from Fort Smith to Minneapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 4min $77 - $95 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 17min $64–$120* Budget
Train ~20h 53min $96–$279* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Smith & Minneapolis

Quick Facts

Fort Smith
35.39°N, 94.40°W
America/Chicago
134m elevation
Minneapolis
44.98°N, 93.27°W
America/Chicago
264m elevation
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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
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients