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

The driving distance from Danville, AR to Fort Smith, AR is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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
71.91 mi
01h 31m
Flight
61.19 mi
98.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.19 mi
Kilometers
98.48 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.91 mi
Kilometers
115.73 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Smith
Sat, Apr 18, 4:01 AM CDT
Return by in Danville
Sat, Apr 18, 5:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Danville
2026-04-18T02:30
Arrive Fort Smith
Sat, Apr 18, 4:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Danville
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
Booneville
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Danville
35.2 mi
00h 45m
To Fort Smith
36.7 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    55.2 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    8.2 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward 540 North

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Greenwood Road

    1202 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Old Greenwood Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Old Greenwood Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South 31st Street

    2637 ft · 55 sec · South 31st Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Old Greenwood Road

    1187 ft · 28 sec · Old Greenwood Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Rogers Avenue

    1729 ft · 46 sec · Rogers Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Greenwood Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Greenwood Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Grand Avenue

    1391 ft · 28 sec · Grand Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Danville 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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
56.2 mi · 78%
Old Greenwood Road
2.32 mi · 3%
540 North
1.62 mi · 2%
North Greenwood Avenue
0.7 mi · 1%
South 31st Street
0.5 mi · 1%
Rogers Avenue
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Continue straight

55.2 mi · 01h 23m

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
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
61.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Booneville
00h 45m from Danville
Leave By
3:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Danville and 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 Danville to Fort Smith?

The road trip is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Booneville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.2 miles from Danville and 36.7 miles from Fort Smith.

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

The direct path is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 3:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.62 one way or $19.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Danville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Smith.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Danville and Fort Smith. Straight-line distance: 61.19 mi (98.48 km).

Danville

#1 Danville

City in Yell County, Arkansas, United States

Population2,365
Coordinates35.0539800, -93.3935200
Altitude106
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: Main Street (-93.393402, 35.053987)
End: Grand Avenue (-94.39855, 35.385923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.54 gal
9.61 L · about $9.62
Round trip
$19.24
5.08 gal · 19.22 L
Estimated CO2
22.6 kg one way
Round trip: 45.1 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.62 $19.24
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.82 $21.64
Premium $4.63 $11.75 $23.50
Diesel $5.42 $13.75 $27.51

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Danville and Fort Smith. The current time is 02:30:01.

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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.