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

The driving distance from Booneville, AR to Fort Smith, AR is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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
39.85 mi
00h 52m
Flight
31.82 mi
51.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.82 mi
Kilometers
51.21 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.85 mi
Kilometers
64.14 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Smith
Wed, Apr 29, 5:54 PM CDT
Return by in Booneville
Wed, Apr 29, 6:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Booneville
2026-04-29T17:02
Arrive Fort Smith
Wed, Apr 29, 5:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Booneville
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
Greenwood
AR

City in Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States

From Booneville
18.9 mi
00h 26m
To Fort Smith
20.9 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
55°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    23.7 mi · 36 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    8.2 mi · 12 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward 540 North

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Greenwood Road

    1202 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Old Greenwood Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Old Greenwood Road

  6. 6

    Continue on South 31st Street

    2637 ft · 55 sec · South 31st Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Old Greenwood Road

    1187 ft · 28 sec · Old Greenwood Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Rogers Avenue

    1729 ft · 46 sec · Rogers Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Greenwood Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Greenwood Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Grand Avenue

    1391 ft · 28 sec · Grand Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Booneville 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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
23.7 mi · 59%
Old Greenwood Road
2.32 mi · 6%
540 North
1.62 mi · 4%
North Greenwood Avenue
0.7 mi · 2%
South 31st Street
0.5 mi · 1%
Rogers Avenue
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Start on East Main Street

23.7 mi · 00h 36m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
31.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenwood
00h 26m from Booneville
Leave By
4:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Booneville and Partly Cloudy near Fort Smith.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Greenwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.9 miles from Booneville and 20.9 miles from Fort Smith.

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

The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 4:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.34 one way or $10.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Booneville and Partly Cloudy near Fort Smith.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Booneville and Fort Smith. Straight-line distance: 31.82 mi (51.21 km).

Booneville

#1 Booneville

City in Arkansas, USA

Population3,764
Coordinates35.1400900, -93.9215900
Altitude153
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: East Main Street (-93.921582, 35.140181)
End: Grand Avenue (-94.39855, 35.385923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.32 L · about $5.34
Round trip
$10.68
2.82 gal · 10.64 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.34 $10.68
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.01 $12.01
Premium $4.63 $6.52 $13.04
Diesel $5.42 $7.64 $15.27

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Booneville and Fort Smith. The current time is 17:02:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.