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

664.6 miles 1069.6 km · straight line
797.5 miles estimated 1283.5 km · driving distance
16h 3min estimated drive time
$77 - $94 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Fort Smith from St. Paul?

The distance from Fort Smith to St. Paul is 664.6 miles (1069.6 km) as the crow flies. St. Paul is located N of Fort Smith. By car, the driving distance is approximately 797.5 miles, taking about 16h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Fort Smith in Arkansas and St. Paul in Minnesota.

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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fort Smith and St. Paul. 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 St. Paul

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 3min $77 - $94 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 16min $64–$120* Budget
Train ~20h 52min $96–$279* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Smith & St. Paul

Quick Facts

Fort Smith
35.39°N, 94.40°W
America/Chicago
134m elevation
St. Paul
44.95°N, 93.09°W
America/Chicago
259m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 222 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients