Fort Smith to Paducah: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Fort Smith from Paducah?

The distance from Fort Smith to Paducah is 343.7 miles (553.2 km) as the crow flies. Paducah is located ENE of Fort Smith. By car, the driving distance is approximately 412.5 miles, taking about 8h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Fort Smith in Arkansas and Paducah 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 Paducah. 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.