How far is Fort Smith, AR from Earle, AR?
The driving distance from Fort Smith, AR to Earle, AR is about 272.5 miles (438.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 221.8 miles (356.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 35m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Smith and Earle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Smith and Earle.
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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
105.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 149: Earle
1209 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right
39 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight
9.9 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto Arkansas Street
141 m · 9 sec · Arkansas Street
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Continue on Arkansas Avenue
1385 ft · 30 sec · Arkansas Avenue
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Turn right onto Cross Street
1219 ft · 24 sec · Cross Street
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Continue on Park Street
596 ft · 17 sec · Park Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
2376 ft · 50 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Barton Street
1841 ft · 39 sec · Barton Street
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Turn right
627 ft · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Smith and Earle.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Fort Smith and Mostly Sunny near Earle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Smith to Earle?
The road trip is about 272.5 miles (438.5 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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?
Mayflower is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.1 miles from Fort Smith and 136.4 miles from Earle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 221.8 miles (356.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.43 one way or $72.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Fort Smith and Mostly Sunny near Earle.
Stop Ideas Near Mayflower
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 Mayflower.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Smith and Earle. Straight-line distance: 221.75 mi (356.87 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 Earle
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 2,164 |
| Coordinates | 35.2750900, -90.4667700 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
End: Earle (-90.46677, 35.27509)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 439 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 23m |
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 | $36.43 | $72.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $40.97 | $81.94 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $44.49 | $88.99 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $52.09 | $104.18 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in Arkansas · Apr 23, 2026
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