Fort Smith to Phoenix: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Fort Smith from Phoenix?
The distance from Fort Smith to Phoenix is 1014.9 miles (1633.4 km) as the crow flies. Phoenix is located W of Fort Smith. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1142.4 miles, taking about 20h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 33min. Both are located in United States — Fort Smith in Arkansas and Phoenix in Arizona.
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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.
Coordinates come from public place data for Fort Smith and Phoenix. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Phoenix
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 338 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 85 hours
- You could travel this distance about 24.5 times to circle the Earth's equator