How far is Fort Smith, AR from Blytheville, AR?
The driving distance from Fort Smith, AR to Blytheville, AR is about 307.4 miles (494.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 254.2 miles (409.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 29m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 44m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Lonoke County, Arkansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Smith and Blytheville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Smith and Blytheville.
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Start on Grand Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto I 540 North, US 71 North
1595 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Little Rock, Memphis
119.2 mi · 1 hr 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64
1242 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left
65 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto East Oak Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Oak Street
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Continue on State Highway 64
5.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 64
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Continue on Vilonia Bypass
25.9 mi · 32 min · Vilonia Bypass
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Take the exit slight left
74.6 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 226: Jonesboro
2502 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
105 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
12.1 mi · 14 min
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Continue on Southwest Drive
7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive
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Turn right onto East Highland Drive
50.8 mi · 1 hr 8 min · East Highland Drive
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Continue on West Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Smith and Blytheville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 40 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Little Rock, Memphis
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Fort Smith and Partly Cloudy near Blytheville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Smith to Blytheville?
The road trip is about 307.4 miles (494.7 km) and usually takes 05h 44m 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?
Ward is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.5 miles from Fort Smith and 153.9 miles from Blytheville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 254.2 miles (409.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.2 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.09 one way or $82.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Fort Smith and Partly Cloudy near Blytheville.
Stop Ideas Near Ward
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 Ward.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Smith and Blytheville. Straight-line distance: 254.23 mi (409.14 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 Blytheville
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 13,216 |
| Coordinates | 35.9273000, -89.9189800 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blytheville (-89.91898, 35.9273)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 495 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 50m |
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 | $41.09 | $82.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $46.21 | $92.42 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $50.18 | $100.36 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $58.75 | $117.51 |
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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