How far is Fair Park, AL from Fort Smith, AR?
The driving distance from Fair Park, AL to Fort Smith, AR is about 578.6 miles (931.1 km), with a travel time of about 10h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 487.4 miles (784.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 27m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fair Park and Fort Smith.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fair Park and Fort Smith.
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Start on West Renfroe Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Renfroe Road
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Turn straight onto Plant Road
1130 ft · 23 sec · Plant Road
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Continue on East Renfroe Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Renfroe Road
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Turn left onto Western Bypass
2.2 mi · 3 min · Western Bypass
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Turn left
9.9 mi · 14 min
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Take the ramp left toward I-20 West: Birmingham
1165 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
42.9 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Huntsville
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West: Memphis
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
226.2 mi · 4 hr 9 min
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Take the ramp slight right
1454 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West, I 55 Alternate North: Little Rock
3190 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
278.9 mi · 4 hr 44 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 Fair Park and Fort Smith.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 40 West
Merge slight left
279 mi · 04h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fair Park 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 Fair Park to Fort Smith?
The road trip is about 578.6 miles (931.1 km) and usually takes 10h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Memphis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 289 miles from Fair Park and 289.6 miles from Fort Smith.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 487.4 miles (784.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 91.2 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $77.33 one way or $154.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 181.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fair Park and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Smith.
Stop Ideas Near Memphis
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 Memphis.
Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fair Park and Fort Smith. Straight-line distance: 487.37 mi (784.35 km).
#1 Fair Park
Fair Park is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.4259400, -86.1824700 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| 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: Fort Smith (-94.39855, 35.38592)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 931 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 13m |
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 | $77.33 | $154.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $86.97 | $173.94 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $94.44 | $188.89 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $110.57 | $221.15 |
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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