Fort Smith to Parker: Road Trip Guide & Distance

635.5 miles 1022.8 km · straight line
762.7 miles estimated 1227.4 km · driving distance
15h 21min estimated drive time
$73 - $90 estimated fuel cost
~1h 47min flight time
300° WNW bearing direction

How far is Fort Smith from Parker?

The distance from Fort Smith to Parker is 635.5 miles (1022.8 km) as the crow flies. Parker is located WNW of Fort Smith. By car, the driving distance is approximately 762.7 miles, taking about 15h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Both are located in United States — Fort Smith in Arkansas and Parker in Colorado.

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 Parker. 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 Parker

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 21min $73 - $90 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 25min $61–$114* Budget
Train ~19h 57min $92–$267* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Smith & Parker

Quick Facts

Fort Smith
35.39°N, 94.40°W
America/Chicago
134m elevation
Parker
39.52°N, 104.76°W
America/Denver
1789m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 212 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients