How far is Fort Smith, AR from Hamburg, AR?
The driving distance from Fort Smith, AR to Hamburg, AR is about 272.8 miles (439 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 210.4 miles (338.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 45m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 52m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Smith and Hamburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Smith and Hamburg.
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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
145.8 mi · 2 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
43.9 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 530 South: Star City, Monticello
1.2 km · 52 sec
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Continue on Highway 530
22.9 mi · 27 min · Highway 530
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 11
2 mi · 2 min · Highway 11
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Turn right
44.8 mi · 53 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Smith and Hamburg.
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
146 mi · 02h 27m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Smith and Mostly Sunny near Hamburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Smith to Hamburg?
The road trip is about 272.8 miles (439 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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 136.5 miles from Fort Smith and 136.4 miles from Hamburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 210.4 miles (338.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.4 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 7:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.47 one way or $72.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Smith and Mostly Sunny near Hamburg.
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 Hamburg. Straight-line distance: 210.37 mi (338.55 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 Hamburg
City in Ashley County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 2,545 |
| Coordinates | 33.2281800, -91.7976300 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hamburg (-91.79763, 33.22818)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 439 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $36.47 | $72.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $41.01 | $82.03 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $44.54 | $89.08 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $52.15 | $104.29 |
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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