Origin
Booneville, AR
Evening in Booneville on Thursday
Local time
8:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Booneville, AR to Fort Smith, AR
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
59m
Distance
37.8 mi
61 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Booneville, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Booneville, AR to Fort Smith, AR covers 37.8 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Main Street, US 71, Old Greenwood Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.7 miles on East Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 37.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (26%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 59m drive with frequent turns across 37.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 23.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 23.7 miles in near US 71.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Booneville, AR to Fort Smith, AR is easy. At 59m with 26% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 23.7 miles (US 71): Navigation decision point; at 31.9 miles (US 71): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 33.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
23.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 71
Turn right onto US 71
Navigation decision point
4
31.9 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
US 71
Take the exit onto US 71 toward 540 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward 540 North
4
33.5 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward Greenwood Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Greenwood Road
4
33.7 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
AR 45 / Old Greenwood Road
Turn left onto AR 45 / Old Greenwood Road
Navigation decision point
3
36.6 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
AR 22 / Rogers Avenue
Turn left onto AR 22 / Rogers Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Main Street | 23.7 mi | 35m |
| US 71 | 9.8 mi | 14m |
| Old Greenwood Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| North Greenwood Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South 31st Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Rogers Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Grand Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Main Street
— 23.7 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Booneville, AR and Fort Smith, AR.
1
Start on AR 10
24 mi
·
35 min
·
East Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 71
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
US 71
3
Take the exit onto US 71
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US 71
Toward 540 North
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Toward Greenwood Road
5
Turn left onto AR 45
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Greenwood Road
6
Continue on South 31st Street
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
South 31st Street
7
Continue on Old Greenwood Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Old Greenwood Road
8
Turn left onto AR 22
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Rogers Avenue
9
Turn right onto North Greenwood Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Greenwood Avenue
10
Turn right onto Grand Avenue
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Grand Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
Grand Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.9 mi from Booneville, AR · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 37.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.9 miles from Booneville, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fort Smith, AR
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Fort Smith, AR if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.71 one way
$11.42 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.27 | $12.53 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.78 | $13.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.35 | $16.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.97 | $1.81 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.31 | $1.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.29 | $2.42 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Fort Smith, AR
Evening in Fort Smith on Thursday
Local time
8:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 10 mph
32% chance
Live forecast
77°F
Greenwood, AR
19 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
59m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Booneville, AR to Fort Smith, AR covers 37.8 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Main Street, US 71, Old Greenwood Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.9 miles from Booneville, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.71 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Booneville, AR to Fort Smith, AR is easy. At 59m with 26% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 23.7 miles (US 71): Navigation decision point; at 31.9 miles (US 71): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 33.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Booneville, AR to Fort Smith, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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