Fort Smith to Upper Alton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

337.7 miles 543.4 km · straight line
405.2 miles estimated 652.1 km · driving distance
8h 9min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
43° NE bearing direction

How far is Fort Smith from Upper Alton?

The distance from Fort Smith to Upper Alton is 337.7 miles (543.4 km) as the crow flies. Upper Alton is located NE of Fort Smith. By car, the driving distance is approximately 405.2 miles, taking about 8h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Fort Smith in Arkansas and Upper Alton in Illinois.

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 Upper Alton. 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 Upper Alton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 9min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 47min $32–$61* Budget
Train ~7h 45min $49–$142* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Smith & Upper Alton

Quick Facts

Fort Smith
35.39°N, 94.40°W
America/Chicago
134m elevation
Upper Alton
38.91°N, 90.15°W
America/Chicago
166m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 113 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 73.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients