Fort Smith to San Antonio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

476 miles 766.1 km · straight line
550.5 miles actual route 885.9 km · driving distance
10h 1min estimated drive time
$53 - $65 estimated fuel cost
~1h 27min flight time
211° SSW bearing direction

How far is Fort Smith from San Antonio?

The distance from Fort Smith to San Antonio is 476 miles (766.1 km) as the crow flies. San Antonio is located SSW of Fort Smith. By car, the driving distance is approximately 550.5 miles, taking about 10h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Fort Smith in Arkansas and San Antonio in Texas.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fort Smith and San Antonio. 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 San Antonio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 1min $53 - $65 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 1min $44–$83* Budget
Train ~9h 31min $66–$193* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Smith & San Antonio

Quick Facts

Fort Smith
35.39°N, 94.40°W
America/Chicago
134m elevation
San Antonio
29.42°N, 98.49°W
America/Chicago
198m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 159 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM