How far is Fort Smith, AR from Charleston, AR?
The driving distance from Fort Smith, AR to Charleston, AR is about 24 miles (38.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Smith and Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Smith and Charleston.
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Start on Grand Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Grand Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
1540 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Rogers Avenue East
1546 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto Rogers Avenue
2.8 mi · 4 min · Rogers Avenue
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Continue on Fort Street
4 mi · 6 min · Fort Street
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Continue on West Central Avenue
13.2 mi · 20 min · West Central Avenue
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Turn right onto South Hancock Street
2 m · 1 sec · South Hancock Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Hancock Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Smith and Charleston.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West Central Avenue
Continue on West Central Avenue
13.3 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Smith to Charleston?
The road trip is about 24 miles (38.7 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Central City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12 miles from Fort Smith and 12.1 miles from Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.22 one way or $6.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Smith and Showers And Thunderstorms near Charleston.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Smith and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 21.32 mi (34.31 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 Charleston
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 2,500 |
| Coordinates | 35.2970400, -94.0363200 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| Country | United States |
End: Charleston (-94.03632, 35.29704)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.22 | $6.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $4.60 | $9.21 |
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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