Fort Smith to Walla Walla: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1446.3 miles 2327.6 km · straight line
1735.6 miles estimated 2793.1 km · driving distance
34h 55min estimated drive time
$167 - $206 estimated fuel cost
~3h 25min flight time
308° NW bearing direction

How far is Fort Smith from Walla Walla?

The distance from Fort Smith to Walla Walla is 1446.3 miles (2327.6 km) as the crow flies. Walla Walla is located NW of Fort Smith. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1735.6 miles, taking about 34h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 25min. Both are located in United States — Fort Smith in Arkansas and Walla Walla in Washington.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Walla Walla. 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 Walla Walla

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 34h 55min $167 - $206 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~41h 54min $139–$260* Budget
Train ~45h 24min $208–$607* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Smith & Walla Walla

Quick Facts

Fort Smith
35.39°N, 94.40°W
America/Chicago
134m elevation
Walla Walla
46.06°N, 118.34°W
America/Los_Angeles
288m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 482 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 121 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients