Fort Smith to Prescott: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1023.4 miles 1647 km · straight line
1228.1 miles estimated 1976.4 km · driving distance
24h 42min estimated drive time
$118 - $145 estimated fuel cost
~2h 34min flight time
272° W bearing direction

How far is Fort Smith from Prescott?

The distance from Fort Smith to Prescott is 1023.4 miles (1647 km) as the crow flies. Prescott is located W of Fort Smith. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1228.1 miles, taking about 24h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 34min. Both are located in United States — Fort Smith in Arkansas and Prescott 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. 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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 42min $118 - $145 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 38min $98–$184* Budget
Train ~32h 7min $147–$430* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Smith & Prescott

Quick Facts

Fort Smith
35.39°N, 94.40°W
America/Chicago
134m elevation
Prescott
34.54°N, 112.47°W
America/Phoenix
1638m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 341 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 85 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients