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