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

The driving distance from Brookland, AR to Fort Smith, AR is about 267.1 miles (429.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.2 miles (349.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
267.08 mi
04h 18m
Flight
217.21 mi
349.56 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.21 mi
Kilometers
349.56 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
267.08 mi
Kilometers
429.82 km
Drive Time
04h 18m

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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 04h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Smith
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00 AM CDT
Return by in Brookland
Thu, Apr 23, 8:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookland
2026-04-22T23:41
Arrive Fort Smith
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brookland
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Conway
AR

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

From Brookland
132.8 mi
02h 09m
To Fort Smith
134.2 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Hinkley Avenue

    58 m · 11 sec · West Hinkley Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Holman Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Holman Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    7.7 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    66 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto East Highland Drive

    2 mi · 3 min · East Highland Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Southwest Drive

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    12.5 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit sharp left

    1938 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    74.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway

    2037 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Conway

    32.6 mi · 42 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight

    2355 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    118.6 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  14. 14

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

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Grand Avenue

    1259 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Grand Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Grand Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 64 West
152 mi · 57%
Southwest Drive
94.8 mi · 36%
I 540 South
6.53 mi · 2%
Grand Avenue
2.14 mi · 1%
East Highland Drive
2.04 mi · 1%
South Holman Street
0.66 mi
Longest Stretch

US 64 West

Merge slight left

119 mi · 01h 59m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.9 mi
217.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Conway
02h 09m from Brookland
Leave By
8:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brookland and Mostly Cloudy near Fort Smith.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 267.1 miles (429.8 km) and usually takes 04h 18m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Conway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.8 miles from Brookland and 134.2 miles from Fort Smith.

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

The direct path is about 217.2 miles (349.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.71 one way or $71.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brookland and Mostly Cloudy near Fort Smith.

Stop Ideas Near Conway

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Conway, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Conway.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

40 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

87 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookland and Fort Smith. Straight-line distance: 217.21 mi (349.56 km).

Brookland

#1 Brookland

City in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States of America

Population3,863
Coordinates35.9000700, -90.5820500
Altitude80
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 Hinkley Avenue (-90.58233, 35.899732)
End: Grand Avenue (-94.39855, 35.385923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 430 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.43 gal
35.68 L · about $35.71
Round trip
$71.42
18.86 gal · 71.36 L
Estimated CO2
83.8 kg one way
Round trip: 167.6 kg / 369 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $35.71 $71.42
Mid-grade $4.26 $40.16 $80.32
Premium $4.63 $43.61 $87.23
Diesel $5.42 $51.06 $102.13

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 Brookland and Fort Smith. The current time is 23:41:16.

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.