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

The driving distance from Fort Smith, AR to Harrison, AR is about 131 miles (210.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.9 miles (149.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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
131.03 mi
02h 44m
Flight
92.9 mi
149.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.9 mi
Kilometers
149.51 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.03 mi
Kilometers
210.88 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrison
Thu, Apr 23, 6:51 AM CDT
Return by in Fort Smith
Thu, Apr 23, 9:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Smith
2026-04-23T04:07
Arrive Harrison
Thu, Apr 23, 6:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:02 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
Goshen
AR

Town in Arkansas, United States

From Fort Smith
65.5 mi
01h 22m
To Harrison
65.6 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    40.3 mi · 40 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 112, AR 265

    2318 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto South Cato Springs Road

    1092 ft · 23 sec · South Cato Springs Road

  9. 9

    Continue on South Razorback Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Razorback Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West 15th Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West 15th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South Happy Hollow Road

    1696 ft · 43 sec · South Happy Hollow Road

  12. 12

    Continue on East Huntsville Road

    2594 ft · 1 min · East Huntsville Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Crossover Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Crossover Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Mission Boulevard

    3.9 mi · 6 min · East Mission Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on West Bowen Boulevard

    12.5 mi · 19 min · West Bowen Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    2638 ft · 53 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    40.2 mi · 46 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    774 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Stephenson Avenue

    24 m · 4 sec · West Stephenson Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Stephenson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 49 North
41 mi · 31%
West Bowen Boulevard
12.5 mi · 10%
Main Street
6.1 mi · 5%
I 540 North
6.04 mi · 5%
I 40 East
4.59 mi · 4%
East Mission Boulevard
3.94 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 49 North

Continue straight

40.3 mi · 00h 40m

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
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.1 mi
92.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goshen
01h 22m from Fort Smith
Leave By
1:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Smith and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Harrison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 131 miles (210.9 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Goshen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.5 miles from Fort Smith and 65.6 miles from Harrison.

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

The direct path is about 92.9 miles (149.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 1:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.50 one way or $34.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Harrison.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Smith and Harrison. Straight-line distance: 92.9 mi (149.51 km).

Fort Smith

#1 Fort Smith

The second most populous city in Sebastian County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Harrison

City in Arkansas, USA

Population13,139
Coordinates36.2297900, -93.1076800
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Smith (-94.39855, 35.38592)
End: Harrison (-93.10768, 36.22979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.62 gal
17.5 L · about $17.50
Round trip
$34.99
9.24 gal · 35 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.1 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.50 $34.99
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.68 $39.35
Premium $4.63 $21.37 $42.74
Diesel $5.42 $25.02 $50.03

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 Harrison. The current time is 04:07:12.

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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.