How far is De Witt, AR from Fort Smith, AR?
The driving distance from De Witt, AR to Fort Smith, AR is about 234.6 miles (377.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 189.3 miles (304.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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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 03h 49m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Conway County, Arkansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between De Witt and Fort Smith.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between De Witt and Fort Smith.
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Start on South Jefferson Street
35 m · 9 sec · South Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto West 2nd Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Grandview Drive
27.4 mi · 38 min · North Grandview Drive
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Continue on Pond Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Pond Road
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Turn right
16.8 mi · 25 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East South Front
1.5 km · 1 min · East South Front
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Turn right
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp left
1400 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
185.2 mi · 3 hr 8 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 De Witt and Fort Smith.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East South Front
Merge slight left
185 mi · 03h 08m
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 De Witt and Sunny near Fort Smith.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from De Witt to Fort Smith?
The road trip is about 234.6 miles (377.6 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?
Menifee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.7 miles from De Witt and 112.9 miles from Fort Smith.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 189.3 miles (304.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.3 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:20 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.73 one way or $61.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around De Witt and Sunny near Fort Smith.
Stop Ideas Near Menifee
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 Menifee.
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Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between De Witt and Fort Smith. Straight-line distance: 189.27 mi (304.6 km).
#1 De Witt
De Witt is a place in Arkansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.2928800, -91.3379000 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| 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: 378 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 55m |
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 | $3.71 | $30.73 | $61.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.21 | $34.88 | $69.77 |
| Premium | $4.62 | $38.23 | $76.46 |
| Diesel | $5.84 | $48.35 | $96.69 |
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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