How far is Fort Smith, AR from Heber Springs, AR?
The driving distance from Fort Smith, AR to Heber Springs, AR is about 167.3 miles (269.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.5 miles (214.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Smith and Heber Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Smith and Heber Springs.
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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
117.5 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 65 North, US 65B South
865 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left
782 ft · 19 sec
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Turn left onto Skyline Drive
1.5 mi · 2 min · Skyline Drive
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Continue on US Highway 65
3.2 mi · 4 min · US Highway 65
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Continue on South Broadview Street
7.3 mi · 11 min · South Broadview Street
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Continue straight
26.5 mi · 39 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Heber Spring Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Heber Spring Road
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Continue on Heber Spring Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Heber Spring Road
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Continue on South 7th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South 7th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
1499 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street
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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 Heber Springs.
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
117 mi · 01h 58m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Smith and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Heber Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Smith to Heber Springs?
The road trip is about 167.3 miles (269.3 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?
Russellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.6 miles from Fort Smith and 83.8 miles from Heber Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.5 miles (214.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 10:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.34 one way or $44.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Smith and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Heber Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Russellville
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 Russellville.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Smith and Heber Springs. Straight-line distance: 133.46 mi (214.78 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 Heber Springs
City in Arkansas
| Population | 6,906 |
| Coordinates | 35.4914700, -92.0312600 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
End: Heber Springs (-92.03126, 35.49147)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 269 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
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 | $22.34 | $44.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $25.13 | $50.26 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $27.29 | $54.58 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $31.95 | $63.90 |
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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