How far is Berryville, AR from Fort Smith, AR?

The driving distance from Berryville, AR to Fort Smith, AR is about 121.5 miles (195.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.1 miles (132.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
121.45 mi
02h 08m
Flight
82.08 mi
132.09 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.08 mi
Kilometers
132.09 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.45 mi
Kilometers
195.45 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Smith
Thu, Apr 23, 5:13 AM CDT
Return by in Berryville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berryville
2026-04-23T03:04
Arrive Fort Smith
Thu, Apr 23, 5:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Berryville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fayetteville
AR

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

From Berryville
57.8 mi
01h 04m
To Fort Smith
63.6 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Berryville and Fort Smith.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Berryville and Fort Smith.

  1. 1

    Start on West Church Avenue

    43 m · 8 sec · West Church Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    954 ft · 44 sec · Spring Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Eureka Avenue

    2322 ft · 39 sec · Eureka Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on West Trimble Avenue

    10.8 mi · 16 min · West Trimble Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Huntsville Road

    1 km · 57 sec · Huntsville Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Van Buren Street

    9.5 mi · 14 min · Van Buren Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Clifty Highway

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Clifty Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left

    6.1 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    16.5 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on West Robinson Avenue

    1238 ft · 29 sec · West Robinson Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto South Thompson Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Thompson Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North College Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North College Avenue

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Fulbright Expressway

    48.3 mi · 50 min · Fulbright Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West: Van Buren, Fort Smith

    1596 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 540 South, US 71 South: Fort Smith

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Grand Avenue

    1259 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Grand Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Grand Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Berryville and Fort Smith.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fulbright Expressway
48.3 mi · 40%
West Trimble Avenue
10.8 mi · 9%
Van Buren Street
9.51 mi · 8%
I 540 South
6.53 mi · 5%
Clifty Highway
6.16 mi · 5%
I 40 West
4.58 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Fulbright Expressway

Keep slight right to continue on Fulbright Expressway

48.3 mi · 00h 50m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.4 mi
82.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fayetteville
01h 04m from Berryville
Leave By
2:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Berryville and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Smith.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Berryville to Fort Smith?

The road trip is about 121.5 miles (195.5 km) and usually takes 02h 08m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fayetteville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.8 miles from Berryville and 63.6 miles from Fort Smith.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 82.1 miles (132.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.21 one way or $32.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Berryville and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Smith.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berryville and Fort Smith. Straight-line distance: 82.08 mi (132.09 km).

Berryville

#1 Berryville

City in Carroll County, Arkansas, United States

Population5,517
Coordinates36.3647900, -93.5679700
Altitude379
CountryUnited States
Fort Smith

#2 Fort Smith

The second most populous city in Sebastian County, Arkansas.

Population87,764
Coordinates35.3859200, -94.3985500
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: West Church Avenue (-93.567977, 36.364806)
End: Grand Avenue (-94.39855, 35.385923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.28 gal
16.22 L · about $16.21
Round trip
$32.42
8.56 gal · 32.44 L
Estimated CO2
38 kg one way
Round trip: 76.1 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.21 $32.42
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.23 $36.46
Premium $4.63 $19.80 $39.59
Diesel $5.42 $23.18 $46.35

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arkansas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Berryville and Fort Smith. The current time is 03:04:45.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.