How far is Corning, AR from Fort Smith, AR?
The driving distance from Corning, AR to Fort Smith, AR is about 296.5 miles (477.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 225.1 miles (362.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 31m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 45m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corning and Fort Smith.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corning and Fort Smith.
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Start on West Elm Street
2172 ft · 37 sec · West Elm Street
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Turn right onto South Missouri Avenue
108 m · 14 sec · South Missouri Avenue
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Turn left onto West Main Street
27.3 mi · 31 min · West Main Street
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Continue straight
12.4 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
94.7 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway
2037 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Conway
32.6 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit straight
2355 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
118.6 mi · 1 hr 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 540 South, US 71 South: Fort Smith
6.5 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Grand Avenue
1259 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · Grand Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Corning and Fort Smith.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Corning 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 Corning to Fort Smith?
The road trip is about 296.5 miles (477.2 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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?
Vilonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.1 miles from Corning and 148.4 miles from Fort Smith.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 225.1 miles (362.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.61 one way or $79.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Corning and Mostly Cloudy near Fort Smith.
Stop Ideas Near Vilonia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vilonia.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corning and Fort Smith. Straight-line distance: 225.08 mi (362.23 km).
#1 Corning
City in Clay County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 3,019 |
| Coordinates | 36.4078400, -90.5798300 |
| Altitude | 88 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Smith
The second most populous city in Sebastian County, Arkansas.
| Population | 87,764 |
| Coordinates | 35.3859200, -94.3985500 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grand Avenue (-94.39855, 35.385923)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 477 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $39.61 | $79.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $44.55 | $89.10 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $48.38 | $96.76 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $56.64 | $113.28 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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