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

The driving distance from Fort Smith, AR to Maumelle, AR is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.2 miles (190.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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
145.44 mi
02h 31m
Flight
118.27 mi
190.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.27 mi
Kilometers
190.33 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.44 mi
Kilometers
234.06 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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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 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maumelle
Thu, Apr 23, 2:53 AM CDT
Return by in Fort Smith
Thu, Apr 23, 5:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Smith
2026-04-23T00:21
Arrive Maumelle
Thu, Apr 23, 2:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:26 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
London
AR

City in Pope County, Arkansas, United States

From Fort Smith
72.6 mi
01h 15m
To Maumelle
72.8 mi
01h 15m

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
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    134.8 mi · 2 hr 15 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 365: Morgan, Maumelle

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    54 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Highway 365

    3191 ft · 1 min · State Highway 365

  8. 8

    Continue on Maumelle Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Maumelle Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Edgewood Drive

    1812 ft · 55 sec · Edgewood Drive

  10. 10

    Turn left

    14 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    66 m · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
135 mi · 93%
I 540 North
6.04 mi · 4%
Grand Avenue
1.98 mi · 1%
Maumelle Boulevard
1.31 mi · 1%
State Highway 365
0.6 mi
Edgewood Drive
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

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

135 mi · 02h 15m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.3 mi
118.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
London
01h 15m from Fort Smith
Leave By
1:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

London is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.6 miles from Fort Smith and 72.8 miles from Maumelle.

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

The direct path is about 118.2 miles (190.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 1:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.43 one way or $38.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.6 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 near Maumelle.

Stop Ideas Near London

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around London, 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 London.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

109 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

114 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Smith and Maumelle. Straight-line distance: 118.27 mi (190.33 km).

Fort Smith

#1 Fort Smith

The second most populous city in Sebastian County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Maumelle

City in Arkansas, United States

Population18,242
Coordinates34.8667600, -92.4043200
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Smith (-94.39855, 35.38592)
End: Maumelle (-92.40432, 34.86676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.13 gal
19.43 L · about $19.43
Round trip
$38.85
10.26 gal · 38.86 L
Estimated CO2
45.6 kg one way
Round trip: 91.2 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.43 $38.85
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.85 $43.70
Premium $4.63 $23.73 $47.45
Diesel $5.42 $27.78 $55.56

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 Maumelle. The current time is 00:21:30.

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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.