Trip from Fort Smith, AR to Marked Tree, AR

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

5h 1m

Distance

262.8 mi

423 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

4h 48m ★

6 AM

5h 2m

8 AM

5h 29m

10 AM

5h 11m

12 PM

5h 9m

3 PM

5h 13m

5 PM

5h 28m

8 PM

4h 54m

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

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Marked Tree, AR

Francesco Ungaro

Trip Overview

The drive from Fort Smith, AR to Marked Tree, AR covers 262.8 miles and takes about 5h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 71, US 64, Vilonia Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 119.2 miles on US 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.69 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

131.4 miles from Fort Smith, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 17m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 1m. Total distance: 262.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 5h 1m highway drive covering 262.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 71 and US 64. The longest continuous stretch is about 119.2 miles on US 71.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 119.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 71 and US 64. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 262.8 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8 miles (US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 127.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

2 mi into trip | ~3m in

Turn left toward I 540 North, US 71 North

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 540 North, US 71 North

8 mi into trip | ~11m in | US 71

Keep slight right at fork onto US 71 toward I 40 East: Little Rock, Memphis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 40 East: Little Rock, Memphis

127.2 mi into trip | ~2h 10m in

Take the exit toward US 64

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward US 64

127.4 mi into trip | ~2h 11m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

261.6 mi into trip | ~4h 59m in | AR 14

Take the exit onto AR 14 toward AR 75: Marked Tree, Lepanto, Parkin

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward AR 75: Marked Tree, Lepanto, Parkin

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 71	119.2 mi	1h 59m
US 64	51.9 mi	52m
Vilonia Bypass	25.9 mi	32m
State Highway 14	22.2 mi	33m
West Jackson Street	12.3 mi	18m
Main Street	6.1 mi	9m
I 540	5.7 mi	6m
State Highway 64	5.4 mi	6m

Longest stretch: US 71 — 119.2 mi, about 1h 59m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Grand Avenue

2.0 mi · 3 min · Grand Avenue

Turn left

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Toward I 540 North, US 71 North

Merge onto I 540; US 71

5.7 mi · 6 min · I 540; US 71

Keep slight right at fork onto US 71

119 mi · 1 hr 59 min · US 71

Toward I 40 East: Little Rock, Memphis Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Toward US 64

Keep slight left at fork

212 ft · 8 sec

Turn left onto US 64

1.8 mi · 3 min · East Oak Street

Continue on US 64

5.4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 64

Continue on US 64

26 mi · 32 min · Vilonia Bypass

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit onto US 64

52 mi · 52 min · US 64

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Toward AR 14: Waldenburg

Turn right onto AR 14

8.4 mi · 12 min · State Highway 14

Continue on AR 14; AR 37

4.1 mi · 6 min · Amagon Street

Continue on AR 14

6.1 mi · 9 min · Main Street

Continue on AR 14

11 mi · 16 min · State Highway 14

Continue on AR 14

12 mi · 18 min · West Jackson Street

Continue on AR 14

2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 14

Take the ramp onto AR 14

4.0 mi · 4 min · AR 14

Take the exit onto AR 14

0.2 mi · 36 sec · AR 14

Toward AR 75: Marked Tree, Lepanto, Parkin

Turn left onto AR 75; AR 14

0.8 mi · 1 min · AR 75; AR 14

Turn right onto AR 149

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Frisco Street

Turn left onto Elm Street

432 ft · 12 sec · Elm Street

Turn right onto Railroad Street

48 ft · 2 sec · Railroad Street

Arrive at destination

Railroad Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 131.4 miles from Fort Smith, AR, or about 2h 17m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 119.2 miles.

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 58 miles or 1h 1m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 131.4 miles or 2h 17m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 51m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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 262.8 miles and 5h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from Fort Smith, AR.

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

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on US 71 for about 119.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 131.4 mi from Fort Smith, AR · 2h 17m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Conway, AR

131 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

Delaware, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Conway, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 131.4 miles from Fort Smith, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 119.2 miles.

Arriving in Marked Tree, AR

The final approach into Marked Tree, 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 Marked Tree, AR.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$39.69 one way

$79.38 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 92 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$43.57	$87.14
premium	$4.56	$47.17	$94.34
diesel	$5.61	$58.02	$116.05

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$40

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$65–$90

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 91.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	78.8	0	$27.59	$12.61
Efficient EV	65.7	0	$23.00	$10.51
EV Truck/SUV	105.1	1	$36.79	$16.82

Gas CO2

92 kg

EV CO2

31 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Fort Smith, AR

Afternoon in Fort Smith on Thursday

Local time

1:46 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Marked Tree, AR

Afternoon in Marked Tree on Thursday

Local time

1:46 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°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

1 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

5h 1m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Marked Tree, AR covers 262.8 miles and takes about 5h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 71, US 64, Vilonia Bypass. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 131.4 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 $39.69 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

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

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