Fort Smith to Montgomery, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

508.2 miles 817.9 km · straight line
609.9 miles estimated 981.5 km · driving distance
12h 16min estimated drive time
$59 - $72 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
112° ESE bearing direction

How far is Fort Smith from Montgomery, Alabama?

The distance from Fort Smith to Montgomery, Alabama is 508.2 miles (817.9 km) as the crow flies. Montgomery, Alabama is located ESE of Fort Smith. By car, the driving distance is approximately 609.9 miles, taking about 12h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Fort Smith in Arkansas and Montgomery, Alabama in Alabama.

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 Montgomery, Alabama. 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 Montgomery, Alabama

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 16min $59 - $72 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 43min $49–$91* Budget
Train ~15h 57min $73–$213* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Smith & Montgomery, Alabama

Quick Facts

Fort Smith
35.39°N, 94.40°W
America/Chicago
134m elevation
Montgomery, Alabama
32.38°N, 86.31°W
America/Chicago
73m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 169 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients