Fort Smith to Richmond, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

583.6 miles 939.2 km · straight line
700.3 miles estimated 1127 km · driving distance
14h 5min estimated drive time
$67 - $83 estimated fuel cost
~1h 40min flight time
71° ENE bearing direction

How far is Fort Smith from Richmond, Kentucky?

The distance from Fort Smith to Richmond, Kentucky is 583.6 miles (939.2 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Kentucky is located ENE of Fort Smith. By car, the driving distance is approximately 700.3 miles, taking about 14h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Both are located in United States — Fort Smith in Arkansas and Richmond, Kentucky in Kentucky.

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. 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 Richmond, Kentucky. 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 Richmond, Kentucky

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 5min $67 - $83 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 54min $56–$105* Budget
Train ~18h 19min $84–$245* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Smith & Richmond, Kentucky

Quick Facts

Fort Smith
35.39°N, 94.40°W
America/Chicago
134m elevation
Richmond, Kentucky
37.75°N, 84.29°W
America/New_York
289m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 195 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients