Fort Smith to Prescott Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1014.1 miles 1632.1 km · straight line
1217 miles estimated 1958.5 km · driving distance
24h 29min estimated drive time
$117 - $144 estimated fuel cost
~2h 32min flight time
272° W bearing direction

How far is Fort Smith from Prescott Valley?

The distance from Fort Smith to Prescott Valley is 1014.1 miles (1632.1 km) as the crow flies. Prescott Valley is located W of Fort Smith. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1217 miles, taking about 24h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 32min. Both are located in United States — Fort Smith in Arkansas and Prescott Valley 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 Prescott Valley. 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 Prescott Valley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 29min $117 - $144 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 23min $97–$183* Budget
Train ~31h 50min $146–$426* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Smith & Prescott Valley

Quick Facts

Fort Smith
35.39°N, 94.40°W
America/Chicago
134m elevation
Prescott Valley
34.61°N, 112.32°W
America/Phoenix
1532m elevation
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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 24.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients