Trip from Lewisville, AR to Fort Smith, AR

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 23m

Distance

210.6 mi

339 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 11m ★

6 AM

4h 24m

8 AM

4h 51m

10 AM

4h 33m

12 PM

4h 31m

3 PM

4h 35m

5 PM

4h 49m

8 PM

4h 16m

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 Lewisville, AR to Fort Smith, AR covers 210.6 miles and takes about 4h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 71, North Lakeside Drive, West 1st Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 71.5 miles on US 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.81 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

105.3 miles from Lewisville, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 14m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 23m. Total distance: 210.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (38%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Lewisville, AR to Fort Smith, AR covers 210.6 miles and takes about 4h 23m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 18 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 71.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 82 / West 1st Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 23m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 82 / West 1st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 32 miles (East 51st Street): Navigation decision point; at 83.6 miles (US 59; US 71 / North Lakeside Drive): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

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0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 82 / West 1st Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 82 / West 1st Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

4

32 mi into trip | ~39m in | East 51st Street

Turn left onto East 51st Street

Navigation decision point

4

83.6 mi into trip | ~1h 49m in | US 59; US 71 / North Lakeside Drive

Turn right onto US 59; US 71 / North Lakeside Drive

Navigation decision point

4

204.6 mi into trip | ~4h 12m in | US 71

Take the exit onto US 71 toward 540 North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward 540 North

4

206.2 mi into trip | ~4h 15m in

Take the exit toward Greenwood Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward Greenwood Road

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 71	71.5 mi	1h 25m
North Lakeside Drive	51.2 mi	59m
West 1st Street	28.9 mi	33m
Main Street	24.3 mi	32m
North State Line Avenue	18.4 mi	24m
US 59	8 mi	11m
Jefferson Avenue	2.9 mi	5m
Old Greenwood Road	2.3 mi	4m

Longest stretch: US 71 — 71.5 mi, about 1h 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Spruce Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Spruce Street

2

At end of road, turn right onto US 82

29 mi · 33 min · West 1st Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

3

Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue

2.9 mi · 5 min · Jefferson Avenue

4

Turn left onto East 51st Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · East 51st Street

5

Turn right onto US 59; US 71

18 mi · 24 min · North State Line Avenue

6

Continue on US 59; US 71

24 mi · 32 min · Main Street

7

Continue on US 59; US 70; US 71; US 371

8.0 mi · 11 min · US 59; US 70; US 71; US 371

8

Turn right onto US 59; US 71

51 mi · 59 min · North Lakeside Drive

9

Continue on US 71; US 270

70 mi · 1 hr 23 min · US 71; US 270

10

Take the exit onto US 71

1.6 mi · 2 min · US 71

Toward 540 North

11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 37 sec

Toward Greenwood Road

12

Turn left onto AR 45

2.1 mi · 3 min · Old Greenwood Road

13

Continue on South 31st Street

0.5 mi · 54 sec · South 31st Street

14

Continue on Old Greenwood Road

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Old Greenwood Road

15

Turn left onto AR 22

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Rogers Avenue

16

Turn right onto North Greenwood Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Greenwood Avenue

17

Turn right onto Grand Avenue

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Grand Avenue

18

Arrive at destination

Grand Avenue

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 105.3 miles from Lewisville, AR, or about 2h 14m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.5 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 46 miles or 58m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 105.3 miles or 2h 14m 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 34m

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 Lewisville, 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 Lewisville, AR

This is one driving day of about 210.6 miles and 4h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Lewisville, 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 71.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 105.3 mi from Lewisville, AR · 2h 14m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Pocola, OK

105 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

Ashdown, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Broken Bow, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 105.3 miles from Lewisville, 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 71.5 miles.

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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

George's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 210.6

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+14797851199

Visit website

Phở Việtnam

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fort Smith, Arkansas

0.8 mi

Sue N' Carol's Kitchen

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Texarkana, Arkansas

1.2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Crossy Coffee

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 210.6

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+14792858615

Visit website

Alley Cats Coffee Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Texarkana, Arkansas

1.8 mi

The Stained Page

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Texarkana, Texas

1.9 mi

George's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 210.6

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+14797851199

Visit website

Phở Việtnam

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 210.6

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Hours: 10:30 am–8 pm

+14797823227

Visit website

Sue N' Carol's Kitchen

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 30.1

Texarkana, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+18707740859

Golden Lady Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 30.1

Texarkana, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+18707724765

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Subies Deli & Grill

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 30.1

Texarkana, Texas

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+19037935077

Visit website

Country Cafe Diner

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 30.1

Texarkana, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+18702165373

Visit website

La Condesa

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 105.3

Wickes, Arkansas

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+18703852260

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Hopkins Icehouse

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 30.1

Texarkana, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+18707743333

Visit website

Crossy Coffee

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 210.6

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+14792858615

Visit website

Alley Cats Coffee Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 30.1

Texarkana, Arkansas

Hours: 8 am–7 pm

+18703304867

Visit website

The Stained Page

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 30.1

Texarkana, Texas

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+19037927950

Visit website

GoodLuxe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 30.1

Texarkana, Arkansas

Hours: 8 am–1 pm

+18703611962

Visit website

Panini Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 210.6

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14797631047

Taste and See

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 30.1

Texarkana, Texas

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+19037921468

Visit website

Three Chicks | Feed, Seed & Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour Inexpensiv mile 30.1

Texarkana, Arkansas

Hours: 8 am–5:30 pm

+18707735633

Visit website

Phase II - Bar & Grill Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 30.1

Texarkana, Texas

Hours: 5:30–11 pm

+19037923222

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$31.81 one way

$63.61 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 74 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$34.91	$69.83
premium	$4.56	$37.80	$75.60
diesel	$5.61	$46.50	$93.00

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 73.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	63.2	0	$22.11	$10.11
Efficient EV	52.7	0	$18.43	$8.42
EV Truck/SUV	84.2	1	$29.48	$13.48

Gas CO2

74 kg

EV CO2

25 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Lewisville, AR

Morning in Lewisville on Saturday

Local time

9:25 AM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fort Smith, AR

Morning in Fort Smith on Saturday

Local time

9:25 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°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

4h 23m 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 Lewisville, AR to Fort Smith, AR covers 210.6 miles and takes about 4h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 71, North Lakeside Drive, West 1st Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 105.3 miles from Lewisville, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.81 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.

This is a straightforward 4h 23m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 82 / West 1st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 32 miles (East 51st Street): Navigation decision point; at 83.6 miles (US 59; US 71 / North Lakeside Drive): Navigation decision point.

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

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Lewisville, AR to Fort Smith, AR

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Fort Smith, AR

Nearby Places

George's Restaurant

Crossy Coffee

George's Restaurant

Phở Việtnam

Sue N' Carol's Kitchen

Golden Lady Restaurant

Subies Deli & Grill

Country Cafe Diner

La Condesa

Hopkins Icehouse

Crossy Coffee

Alley Cats Coffee Bar

The Stained Page

GoodLuxe

Panini Cafe

Taste and See

Three Chicks | Feed, Seed & Cafe

Phase II - Bar & Grill Restaurant

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Lewisville, AR

Fort Smith, AR

Same local time

1 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 23m on the road

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