Fort Smith to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Fort Smith from St. Louis?

The distance from Fort Smith to St. Louis is 322.2 miles (518.5 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located NE of Fort Smith. By car, the driving distance is approximately 386.6 miles, taking about 7h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Fort Smith in Arkansas and St. Louis in Missouri.

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. 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 St. Louis. 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.