How far is Fort Smith, AR from Blackwater, AZ?
The driving distance from Fort Smith, AR to Blackwater, AZ is about 1159.9 miles (1866.6 km), with a travel time of about 20h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 993.9 miles (1599.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 41h 38m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Smith and Blackwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Smith and Blackwater.
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Start on Grand Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn slight right onto North B Street
2376 ft · 1 min · North B Street
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Turn left onto North 3rd Street
736 ft · 25 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Garrison Avenue
6 mi · 9 min · Garrison Avenue
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Take the exit slight left toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
1276 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
83.1 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Continue on Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 1 min · Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
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Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
75.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tinker Diagonal
12.3 mi · 14 min · Tinker Diagonal
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Continue on Crosstown Expressway
1.4 km · 1 min · Crosstown Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Crosstown Expressway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Crosstown Expressway
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
64.9 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
24.1 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Great Western Cattle Trail
10.6 mi · 11 min · Great Western Cattle Trail
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
667.5 mi · 11 hr 19 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business, AZ 77 South, AZ 377 South, US 180 East: Show Low, Heber
1930 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto Navajo Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Navajo Boulevard
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Continue on Holbrook-Springerville Highway
2841 ft · 57 sec · Holbrook-Springerville Highway
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Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway
24.5 mi · 28 min · Show Low-Holbrook Highway
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Continue on Arizona State Highway 77
2 mi · 3 min · Arizona State Highway 77
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Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway
900 ft · 14 sec · Show Low-Holbrook Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Show Low-Holbrook Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
2176 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway
11.4 mi · 13 min · Show Low-Holbrook Highway
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Continue on North Penrod Road
3.5 mi · 4 min · North Penrod Road
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Turn right onto East Deuce of Clubs
3 mi · 7 min · East Deuce of Clubs
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Continue on Globe-Show Low Highway
83.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Globe-Show Low Highway
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Turn right onto East Ash Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · East Ash Street
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Turn right onto South Hill Street
1816 ft · 42 sec · South Hill Street
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Turn left onto East Oak Street
112 m · 11 sec · East Oak Street
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Turn right onto North Broad Street
2583 ft · 54 sec · North Broad Street
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Continue on North Broad Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street
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Continue on US 60
4 mi · 8 min · US 60
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Continue on West Live Oak Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Live Oak Street
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Continue on Phoenix–Globe Highway
29.7 mi · 39 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 79 South: Florence, Tucson
2834 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Oracle Junction–Florence Highway
1614 ft · 45 sec · Oracle Junction–Florence Highway
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Continue on Oracle Junction-Florence Highway
15.6 mi · 20 min · Oracle Junction-Florence Highway
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Turn right onto East Butte Avenue
2561 ft · 1 min · East Butte Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Florence-Coolidge Highway
33 m · 2 sec · Florence-Coolidge Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Florence-Coolidge Highway
8.1 mi · 12 min · Florence-Coolidge Highway
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Continue on Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
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Turn right onto North Skousen Road
2 mi · 5 min · North Skousen Road
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Turn left onto Blackwater School Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Blackwater School Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Blackwater School Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Smith and Blackwater.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
668 mi · 11h 19m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Fort Smith and Sunny near Blackwater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Smith to Blackwater?
The road trip is about 1159.9 miles (1866.6 km) and usually takes 20h 49m 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?
Tucumcari is a useful midpoint, sitting about 576.8 miles from Fort Smith and 583 miles from Blackwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 993.9 miles (1599.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 166 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 $161.55 one way or $323.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 363.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 2 hour time difference between Fort Smith and Blackwater, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Fort Smith and Sunny near Blackwater.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Smith and Blackwater. Straight-line distance: 993.97 mi (1599.64 km).
#1 Fort Smith
The second most populous city in Sebastian County, Arkansas.
| Population | 87,764 |
| Coordinates | 35.3859200, -94.3985500 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blackwater
Situated within Pinal County at an elevation of 1,378 feet, this census-designated place lies in the south-central region of Arizona.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.0311700, -111.5826300 |
| Altitude | 420 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blackwater (-111.58263, 33.03117)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1867 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 38h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 28h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 23h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 19h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 16h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 14h 28m |
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 | $3.95 | $161.55 | $323.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.44 | $181.77 | $363.54 |
| Premium | $4.83 | $197.49 | $394.97 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $242.22 | $484.45 |
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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