Fort Smith to Peoria: Road Trip Guide & Distance

450.4 miles 724.8 km · straight line
540.5 miles estimated 869.8 km · driving distance
10h 52min estimated drive time
$52 - $64 estimated fuel cost
~1h 24min flight time
34° NE bearing direction

How far is Fort Smith from Peoria?

The distance from Fort Smith to Peoria is 450.4 miles (724.8 km) as the crow flies. Peoria is located NE of Fort Smith. By car, the driving distance is approximately 540.5 miles, taking about 10h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — Fort Smith in Arkansas and Peoria in Illinois.

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 Peoria. 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 Peoria

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 52min $52 - $64 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 2min $43–$81* Budget
Train ~10h 19min $65–$189* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Smith & Peoria

Quick Facts

Fort Smith
35.39°N, 94.40°W
America/Chicago
134m elevation
Peoria
40.69°N, 89.59°W
America/Chicago
153m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 150 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 55.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients