Fort Smith to Virginia Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1031.5 miles 1660 km · straight line
1218.3 miles actual route 1960.6 km · driving distance
22h 4min estimated drive time
$117 - $144 estimated fuel cost
~2h 35min flight time
79° E bearing direction

How far is Fort Smith from Virginia Beach?

The distance from Fort Smith to Virginia Beach is 1031.5 miles (1660 km) as the crow flies. Virginia Beach is located E of Fort Smith. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1218.3 miles, taking about 22h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 35min. Both are located in United States — Fort Smith in Arkansas and Virginia Beach in Virginia.

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 East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fort Smith and Virginia Beach. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Virginia Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 4min $117 - $144 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 29min $97–$183* Budget
Train ~28h 41min $146–$426* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Smith & Virginia Beach

Quick Facts

Fort Smith
35.39°N, 94.40°W
America/Chicago
134m elevation
Virginia Beach
36.85°N, 75.98°W
America/New_York
4m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 344 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 86 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM