Fort Smith to West Lafayette: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Fort Smith from West Lafayette?
The distance from Fort Smith to West Lafayette is 536.3 miles (863.1 km) as the crow flies. West Lafayette is located NE of Fort Smith. By car, the driving distance is approximately 643.6 miles, taking about 12h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — Fort Smith in Arkansas and West Lafayette in Indiana.
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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Fort Smith and West Lafayette. 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 179 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
- You could travel this distance about 46.4 times to circle the Earth's equator