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

The driving distance from Fort Smith, AR to Hoxie, AR is about 255.6 miles (411.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 197.5 miles (317.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
255.62 mi
04h 35m
Flight
197.44 mi
317.75 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
197.44 mi
Kilometers
317.75 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
255.62 mi
Kilometers
411.38 km
Drive Time
04h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoxie
Sat, Apr 18, 8:52 AM CDT
Return by in Fort Smith
Sat, Apr 18, 1:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Smith
2026-04-18T04:16
Arrive Hoxie
Sat, Apr 18, 8:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Smith
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Conway
AR

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

From Fort Smith
127.7 mi
02h 17m
To Hoxie
127.9 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    119.2 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1242 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    65 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Oak Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Oak Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 64

    5.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 64

  9. 9

    Continue on Vilonia Bypass

    25.9 mi · 32 min · Vilonia Bypass

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left

    91.9 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 63: Hoxie, Jonesboro

    2222 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    127 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2571 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Lindsey

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
119 mi · 47%
Vilonia Bypass
118 mi · 46%
I 540 North
6.04 mi · 2%
State Highway 64
5.41 mi · 2%
Grand Avenue
1.98 mi · 1%
East Oak Street
1.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Little Rock, Memphis

119 mi · 01h 59m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.1 mi
197.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Conway
02h 17m from Fort Smith
Leave By
7:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Smith and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hoxie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 255.6 miles (411.4 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?

Conway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.7 miles from Fort Smith and 127.9 miles from Hoxie.

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

The direct path is about 197.5 miles (317.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.16 one way or $68.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Smith and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hoxie.

Stop Ideas Near Conway

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Conway, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Conway.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

40 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

87 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Smith and Hoxie. Straight-line distance: 197.44 mi (317.75 km).

Fort Smith

#1 Fort Smith

The second most populous city in Sebastian County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Hoxie

City in Sheridan County, Kansas, United States of America

Population2,579
Coordinates36.0503500, -90.9751200
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Smith (-94.39855, 35.38592)
End: Hoxie (-90.97512, 36.05035)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 411 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.02 gal
34.14 L · about $34.16
Round trip
$68.32
18.04 gal · 68.28 L
Estimated CO2
80.2 kg one way
Round trip: 160.3 kg / 353 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $34.16 $68.32
Mid-grade $4.26 $38.42 $76.83
Premium $4.63 $41.72 $83.44
Diesel $5.42 $48.84 $97.69

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Smith and Hoxie. The current time is 04:16:56.

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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.