Fort Smith to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

984.9 miles 1585.1 km · straight line
1163.6 miles actual route 1872.6 km · driving distance
21h 0min estimated drive time
$112 - $138 estimated fuel cost
~2h 29min flight time
71° ENE bearing direction

How far is Fort Smith from Washington DC?

The distance from Fort Smith to Washington DC is 984.9 miles (1585.1 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located ENE of Fort Smith. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1163.6 miles, taking about 21h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 29min. Both are located in United States — Fort Smith in Arkansas and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

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 Washington DC. 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 Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 0min $112 - $138 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 12min $93–$175* Budget
Train ~27h 18min $140–$407* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Smith & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Fort Smith
35.39°N, 94.40°W
America/Chicago
134m elevation
Washington DC
38.91°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 328 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 82 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM