Fort Smith to Odessa: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Fort Smith from Odessa?
The distance from Fort Smith to Odessa is 519.5 miles (836 km) as the crow flies. Odessa is located WSW of Fort Smith. By car, the driving distance is approximately 623.4 miles, taking about 12h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 33min. Both are located in United States — Fort Smith in Arkansas and Odessa in Texas.
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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.
Coordinates come from public place data for Fort Smith and Odessa. 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 Odessa
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 173 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
- You could travel this distance about 47.9 times to circle the Earth's equator