Origin
Greenwood, AR
Late night in Greenwood on Monday
Local time
5:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenwood, AR to Fort Smith, AR
Drive Time
27m
Distance
19.2 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
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6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
Connecting Greenwood to Fort Smith is a quick 19.2-mile journey that typically takes about 27 minutes. You will primarily navigate via West Denver Street, West Center Street, and 540 North to complete this transition within the Southeast region. Given the short duration, this trip is ideal as a simple day outing, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. Budgeting around $3 for fuel should comfortably cover your needs for the entire distance. Since both towns are located within Arkansas, you can expect a familiar, straightforward transition between these two Southeast communities.
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
9.6 miles from Greenwood, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Because the highway share is 0%, you won't be spending time on long, open stretches of high-speed pavement. In fact, there is no significant highway distance, with the longest stretch being 0 miles on West Denver Street. The experience is defined by local turns and navigate-by-feel roads that keep the drive engaging from start to finish. You will find that the route remains consistently technical as you make your way toward your destination.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Denver Street 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 Greenwood, AR to Fort Smith, AR is easy. At 27m 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 Greenwood, AR to Fort Smith, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Denver Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Center Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 540 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Greenwood Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Greenwood Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 31st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rogers Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Greenwood Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Denver Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood, AR and Fort Smith, AR.
1
Start on North Main Street
66 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto West Denver Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Denver Street
3
Turn right onto West Center Street
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
West Center Street
4
Turn right
8.2 mi
·
12 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward 540 North
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
540 North
6
Take the exit slight right toward Greenwood Road
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Greenwood Road
7
Turn left onto Old Greenwood Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Greenwood Road
8
Continue on South 31st Street
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
South 31st Street
9
Continue on Old Greenwood Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Old Greenwood Road
10
Turn left onto Rogers Avenue
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Rogers Avenue
11
Turn right onto North Greenwood Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Greenwood Avenue
12
Turn right onto Grand Avenue
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Grand Avenue
13
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Because this is such a short 27-minute trip, you have maximum flexibility regarding your departure time. You won't need to worry about planning for rest stops or meal breaks along the way, as you will reach Fort Smith in under half an hour. Since fuel costs are minimal at roughly $3, you can easily top off your tank before leaving Greenwood without needing to monitor your gauge mid-trip. Make sure to stay alert for the frequent turns required on West Denver and West Center Streets, as they define the pace of your travel. Keeping your focus on these local segments will ensure a smooth and predictable arrival.
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 9.6 miles from Greenwood, AR, or about 13m 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 19.2 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.6 miles or 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Smith, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Greenwood, 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 Greenwood, AR
This is one driving day of about 19.2 miles and 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Greenwood, 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 9.6 mi from Greenwood, AR · 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 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 19.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9.6 miles from Greenwood, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fort Smith, AR
The final approach into Fort Smith, 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 Fort Smith, 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
$2.94 one way
$5.87 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $3.22 | $6.44 |
| premium | $4.61 | $3.48 | $6.97 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.27 | $8.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Late night in Fort Smith on Monday
Local time
5:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
63°F
Garland, TX
10 mi in
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
27m 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 Greenwood, AR to Fort Smith, AR covers 19.2 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Denver Street, West Center Street, 540 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.6 miles from Greenwood, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.94 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 Greenwood, AR to Fort Smith, AR is easy. At 27m 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 Greenwood, AR to Fort Smith, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Greenwood, AR to Fort Smith, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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