How far is Fort Smith, AR from De Witt, AR?
The driving distance from Fort Smith, AR to De Witt, AR is about 243.3 miles (391.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 189.3 miles (304.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 03m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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 Fort Smith and De Witt.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Smith and De Witt.
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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
147.4 mi · 2 hr 29 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Memphis
38.4 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 11, US 63: Hazen, Des Arc
1471 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto East South Front
1.3 km · 1 min · East South Front
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Turn slight right
657 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight
16.7 mi · 25 min
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Turn left onto Pond Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Pond Road
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Continue on McCoy Road
27.4 mi · 38 min · McCoy Road
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Turn left onto West 2nd Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street
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Turn right onto South Jefferson Street
35 m · 3 sec · South Jefferson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Jefferson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Smith and De Witt.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Little Rock, Memphis
147 mi · 02h 29m
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 Fort Smith and Sunny near De Witt.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Smith to De Witt?
The road trip is about 243.3 miles (391.5 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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 121.5 miles from Fort Smith and 121.8 miles from De Witt.
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 54 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 7:56 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.88 one way or $63.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Smith and Sunny near De Witt.
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.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Smith and De Witt. Straight-line distance: 189.27 mi (304.6 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 De Witt
De Witt is a place in Arkansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.2928800, -91.3379000 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
End: De Witt (-91.3379, 34.29288)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 392 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $31.88 | $63.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.21 | $36.19 | $72.38 |
| Premium | $4.62 | $39.66 | $79.32 |
| Diesel | $5.84 | $50.16 | $100.31 |
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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