How far is Fort Smith, AR from Magnolia, AR?
The driving distance from Fort Smith, AR to Magnolia, AR is about 235.2 miles (378.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.6 miles (258.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 41m 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 04h 50m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Arkansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Smith and Magnolia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Smith and Magnolia.
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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
121.2 mi · 2 hr 24 min
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Turn left onto East Collin Raye Drive
8 mi · 11 min · East Collin Raye Drive
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Continue straight
42.8 mi · 58 min
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Turn left onto Realtor Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Realtor Avenue
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Keep slight right
44 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto Jefferson Avenue
2.7 mi · 5 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn left onto East 9th Street
30.3 mi · 35 min · East 9th Street
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Continue on US Highway 82
2.6 mi · 3 min · US Highway 82
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Continue on West Antigo Street
16.6 mi · 19 min · West Antigo Street
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Turn right onto North Vine Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Vine Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
644 ft · 13 sec · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Main Street
135 m · 10 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
100 m · 10 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Jackson Street
3 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Smith and Magnolia.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
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121 mi · 02h 24m
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 Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Magnolia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Smith to Magnolia?
The road trip is about 235.2 miles (378.5 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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?
Gillham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.6 miles from Fort Smith and 117.6 miles from Magnolia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.6 miles (258.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.6 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 7:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.43 one way or $62.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.8 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 Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Magnolia.
Stop Ideas Near Gillham
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 Gillham.
Texarkana
Hope
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Smith and Magnolia. Straight-line distance: 160.64 mi (258.53 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 Magnolia
City in and county seat of Columbia County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 11,443 |
| Coordinates | 33.2670700, -93.2393300 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
End: Magnolia (-93.23933, 33.26707)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 378 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 56m |
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 | $31.43 | $62.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $35.35 | $70.70 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $38.39 | $76.78 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $44.94 | $89.89 |
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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