Fort Smith to Vicksburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

291.1 miles 468.4 km · straight line
363.8 miles estimated 585.5 km · driving distance
7h 19min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
135° SE bearing direction

How far is Fort Smith from Vicksburg?

The distance from Fort Smith to Vicksburg is 291.1 miles (468.4 km) as the crow flies. Vicksburg is located SE of Fort Smith. By car, the driving distance is approximately 363.8 miles, taking about 7h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Fort Smith in Arkansas and Vicksburg in Mississippi.

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 Vicksburg. 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 Vicksburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 19min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 47min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~6h 57min $44–$127* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Smith & Vicksburg

Quick Facts

Fort Smith
35.39°N, 94.40°W
America/Chicago
134m elevation
Vicksburg
32.35°N, 90.88°W
America/Chicago
73m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 97 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 85.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients