Fort Smith to Tuscaloosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Fort Smith from Tuscaloosa?

The distance from Fort Smith to Tuscaloosa is 417.7 miles (672.2 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located ESE of Fort Smith. By car, the driving distance is approximately 501.2 miles, taking about 10h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Fort Smith in Arkansas and Tuscaloosa in Alabama.

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 Tuscaloosa. 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.