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

The driving distance from Fort Smith, AR to Gravette, AR is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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
99.16 mi
01h 50m
Flight
71.66 mi
115.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.66 mi
Kilometers
115.32 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.16 mi
Kilometers
159.59 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gravette
Thu, Apr 23, 1:46 AM CDT
Return by in Fort Smith
Thu, Apr 23, 3:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Smith
2026-04-22T23:55
Arrive Gravette
Thu, Apr 23, 1:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:48 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
Greenland
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Fort Smith
49.6 mi
00h 55m
To Gravette
49.5 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    14.4 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 72: Gravette, Hiwasse

    1725 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West State Highway 72

    4.8 mi · 8 min · West State Highway 72

  11. 11

    Continue on Atlanta Street Southeast

    3164 ft · 1 min · Atlanta Street Southeast

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue South

    65 m · 12 sec · 1st Avenue South

  13. 13

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Smith and Gravette.

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 49 North
80.7 mi · 81%
I 540 North
6.04 mi · 6%
West State Highway 72
4.84 mi · 5%
I 40 East
4.59 mi · 5%
Grand Avenue
1.98 mi · 2%
Atlanta Street Southeast
0.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 49 North

Continue straight

46.4 mi · 00h 47m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.6 mi
71.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenland
00h 55m from Fort Smith
Leave By
2:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Fort Smith and Partly Sunny near Gravette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Greenland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from Fort Smith and 49.5 miles from Gravette.

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

The direct path is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 2:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.25 one way or $26.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Fort Smith and Partly Sunny near Gravette.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Smith and Gravette. Straight-line distance: 71.66 mi (115.32 km).

Fort Smith

#1 Fort Smith

The second most populous city in Sebastian County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Gravette

City in Arkansas, USA

Population3,612
Coordinates36.4220200, -94.4535500
Altitude371
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Smith (-94.39855, 35.38592)
End: Gravette (-94.45355, 36.42202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.5 gal
13.25 L · about $13.25
Round trip
$26.51
7 gal · 26.5 L
Estimated CO2
31.1 kg one way
Round trip: 62.2 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.25 $26.51
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.91 $29.81
Premium $4.63 $16.19 $32.38
Diesel $5.42 $18.95 $37.91

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

There is no time difference between Fort Smith and Gravette. The current time is 23:55:32.

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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.