Trip from Fort Smith, AR to Greenbrier, AR

Drive Time

2h 24m

Distance

135.7 mi

218 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min

4 AM

2h 14m ★

6 AM

2h 24m

8 AM

2h 44m

10 AM

2h 31m

12 PM

2h 29m

3 PM

2h 32m

5 PM

2h 43m

8 PM

2h 18m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Fort Smith, AR to Greenbrier, AR covers 135.7 miles and takes about 2h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 540 North, I 40 East, US 65 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.75 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

67.9 miles from Fort Smith, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 24m drive with frequent turns across 135.7 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.

I 540 North is one of the defining roads on this drive.

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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Fort Smith, AR to Greenbrier, AR is easy. At 2h 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fort Smith, AR to Greenbrier, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 540 North	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 40 East	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 65 North	Unavailable	Refreshing
Skyline Drive	Unavailable	Refreshing
Highway 65	Unavailable	Refreshing
South Broadview Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
East Main Street	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: I 540 North — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Smith, AR and Greenbrier, AR.

1

Start on Grand Avenue

2.0 mi · 3 min · Grand Avenue

2

Turn left onto I 540 North, US 71 North

0.3 mi · 41 sec · I 540 North, US 71 North

3

Merge slight left

5.7 mi · 6 min

4

Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Little Rock, Memphis

117 mi · 1 hr 57 min · I 40 East: Little Rock, Memphis

5

Take the exit slight right toward US 65 North, US 65B South

0.2 mi · 21 sec · US 65 North, US 65B South

6

Keep slight left

0.1 mi · 19 sec

7

Turn left onto Skyline Drive

1.5 mi · 2 min · Skyline Drive

8

Continue on US Highway 65

3.2 mi · 4 min · US Highway 65

9

Continue on South Broadview Street

5.3 mi · 7 min · South Broadview Street

10

Turn right onto East Main Street

79 ft · 2 sec · East Main Street

11

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 67.9 miles from Fort Smith, AR, or about 1h 12m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 67.9 miles or 1h 12m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 58m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greenbrier, AR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Fort Smith, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Fort Smith, AR

This is one driving day of about 135.7 miles and 2h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fort Smith, AR.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 67.9 mi from Fort Smith, AR · 1h 12m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Texarkana, TX

68 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

Haskell, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Texarkana, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 67.9 miles from Fort Smith, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Greenbrier, AR

The final approach into Greenbrier, AR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Greenbrier, AR.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.75 one way

$41.49 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 48 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.26	$22.75	$45.51
premium	$4.61	$24.63	$49.26
diesel	$5.64	$30.15	$60.30

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 47.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	40.7	$14.25	$6.51
Efficient EV	33.9	$11.87	$5.43
EV Truck/SUV	54.3	$19.00	$8.68

Gas CO2

47 kg

EV CO2

16 kg (66% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Fort Smith, AR

Evening in Fort Smith on Sunday

Local time

6:20 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Greenbrier, AR

Evening in Greenbrier on Sunday

Local time

6:20 PM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

2 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

2h 24m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Fort Smith, AR to Greenbrier, AR covers 135.7 miles and takes about 2h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 540 North, I 40 East, US 65 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 67.9 miles from Fort Smith, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.75 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 Fort Smith, AR to Greenbrier, AR is easy. At 2h 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fort Smith, AR to Greenbrier, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Fort Smith, AR to Greenbrier, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.