How far is Fort Smith, AR from Farmington, AR?

The driving distance from Fort Smith, AR to Farmington, AR is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.61 mi
01h 06m
Flight
46.12 mi
74.22 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.12 mi
Kilometers
74.22 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.61 mi
Kilometers
94.33 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington
Sun, Apr 19, 12:34 AM CDT
Return by in Fort Smith
Sun, Apr 19, 1:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Smith
2026-04-18T23:28
Arrive Farmington
Sun, Apr 19, 12:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Smith
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Chester
AR

City in Arkansas

From Fort Smith
29.3 mi
00h 33m
To Farmington
29.3 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Smith and Farmington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Smith and Farmington.

  1. 1

    Start on Grand Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto I 540 North, US 71 North

    1595 ft · 41 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Little Rock, Memphis

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1.2 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    41.8 mi · 42 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward University of Arkansas, Farmington

    741 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on South Futrall Drive

    889 ft · 22 sec · South Futrall Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  11. 11

    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 Farmington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 49 North
42.5 mi · 73%
I 540 North
6.04 mi · 10%
I 40 East
4.59 mi · 8%
Grand Avenue
1.98 mi · 3%
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3%
East Main Street
1.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 49 North

Continue straight

41.8 mi · 00h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
46.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chester
00h 33m from Fort Smith
Leave By
4:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Smith and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Farmington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Smith to Farmington?

The road trip is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km) and usually takes 01h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Fort Smith and 29.3 miles from Farmington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.84 one way or $15.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Smith and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Farmington.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Smith and Farmington. Straight-line distance: 46.12 mi (74.22 km).

Fort Smith

#1 Fort Smith

The second most populous city in Sebastian County, Arkansas.

Population87,764
Coordinates35.3859200, -94.3985500
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Farmington

#2 Farmington

City in Arkansas, USA

Population7,569
Coordinates36.0420200, -94.2471500
Altitude362
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Smith (-94.39855, 35.38592)
End: Farmington (-94.24715, 36.04202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.83 L · about $7.84
Round trip
$15.68
4.14 gal · 15.66 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.84 $15.68
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.82 $17.63
Premium $4.63 $9.57 $19.15
Diesel $5.42 $11.21 $22.42

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Smith and Farmington. The current time is 23:28:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.