Fort Smith, AR Road Trips

With 15 routes heading out and 28 heading in, Fort Smith, AR works well as a modest departure point in the Southeast. Most drives stay under 127 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Fort Smith, AR head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

Trip Routes

43

Longest Drive

292.1 mi

Manila, AR

Quickest Drive

13m

Barling, AR

Plan Around Fort Smith, AR

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Fort Smith, AR is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Manila, AR to Fort Smith, AR 292.1 mi · 4h 41m Trumann, AR to Fort Smith, AR 273.7 mi · 4h 13m El Dorado, AR to Fort Smith, AR 273.1 mi · 5h 3m Lepanto, AR to Fort Smith, AR 272.9 mi · 4h 30m

Continue From Fort Smith, AR

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Fort Smith, AR to El Dorado, AR 274.2 mi · 5h 3m Fort Smith, AR to Brookland, AR 265.8 mi · 4h 51m Fort Smith, AR to Tennessee, AR 246.7 mi · 4h 24m Fort Smith, AR to Camden, AR 211.4 mi · 4h 31m

Trips from Fort Smith, AR

Fort Smith, AR to El Dorado, AR

274.2 mi 5h 3m

Fort Smith, AR to Brookland, AR

265.8 mi 4h 51m

Fort Smith, AR to Tennessee, AR

246.7 mi 4h 24m

Fort Smith, AR to Camden, AR

211.4 mi 4h 31m

Fort Smith, AR to Little Rock, AR

158.8 mi 2h 20m

Fort Smith, AR to North Little Rock, AR

154.3 mi 2h 39m

Fort Smith, AR to Clinton, AR

147.3 mi 2h 59m

Fort Smith, AR to Greenbrier, AR

135.7 mi 2h 24m

Fort Smith, AR to Bentonville, AR

82.4 mi 1h 18m

Fort Smith, AR to Springdale, AR

67.1 mi 1h 18m

Fort Smith, AR to Fayetteville, AR

57.5 mi 56m

Fort Smith, AR to Coal Hill, AR

52.7 mi 1h

Fort Smith, AR to Charleston, AR

24.1 mi 36m

Fort Smith, AR to Alma, AR

14.9 mi 19m

Fort Smith, AR to Barling, AR

8.3 mi 13m

Driving from Fort Smith, AR

Expect an average of 127 miles and about 2h 19m behind the wheel when leaving Fort Smith, AR. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 274 miles (5h 3m), while the shortest is just 8 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Fort Smith, AR include El Dorado, AR (274.2 mi, 5h 3m), Brookland, AR (265.8 mi, 4h 51m), Tennessee, AR (246.7 mi, 4h 24m), Camden, AR (211.4 mi, 4h 31m), and Little Rock, AR (158.8 mi, 2h 20m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 127-mile drive from Fort Smith, AR, expect to burn about 5 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 15 mapped routes leaving Fort Smith, AR and 28 routes heading into Fort Smith, AR, covering 43 total connections. Distances range from 8 to 274 miles.

The longest mapped route from Fort Smith, AR covers 274 miles and takes approximately 5h 3m. Shorter options start at just 8 miles.

The average route from Fort Smith, AR runs about 127 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 19m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Fort Smith, AR include El Dorado, AR, Brookland, AR, Tennessee, AR and Camden, AR. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.