How far is Fort Smith, AR from Hope, AR?
The driving distance from Fort Smith, AR to Hope, AR is about 206.5 miles (332.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.3 miles (204.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 03m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 01m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Montgomery County, Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Smith and Hope.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Smith and Hope.
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Start on Grand Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Grand Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
1540 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 71 South: Texarkana
1749 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left
54.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Turn left
64.1 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit straight
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 88
1358 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right
65 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto Higdon Ferry Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Higdon Ferry Road
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Take the ramp slight right
63 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Avenue
7.1 mi · 8 min · Central Avenue
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Continue on Central Avenue
18.8 mi · 21 min · Central Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
1567 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
46.1 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 29: Hope
1689 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto North Hazel Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Hazel Street
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Turn right onto East 3rd Street
717 ft · 14 sec · East 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Smith and Hope.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn left
64.1 mi · 01h 16m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Smith to Hope?
The road trip is about 206.5 miles (332.3 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?
Mount Ida is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.2 miles from Fort Smith and 103.2 miles from Hope.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.3 miles (204.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.2 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 8:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.61 one way or $55.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Fort Smith and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hope.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Ida
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 Mount Ida.
Arkadelphia station
Malvern station
Hope
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Smith and Hope. Straight-line distance: 127.34 mi (204.93 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 Hope
City in Arkansas, United States
| Population | 9,438 |
| Coordinates | 33.6670600, -93.5915700 |
| Altitude | 107 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hope (-93.59157, 33.66706)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 332 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $27.61 | $55.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $31.05 | $62.10 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $33.72 | $67.43 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $39.48 | $78.95 |
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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