How far is Fort Smith, AR from McAlmont, AR?
The driving distance from Fort Smith, AR to McAlmont, AR is about 159.6 miles (256.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.5 miles (211.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Smith and McAlmont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Smith and McAlmont.
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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
147.4 mi · 2 hr 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis
1.5 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward McCain Boulevard East
1532 ft · 37 sec
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Turn slight right onto McCain Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · McCain Boulevard
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Continue on Fairfax Drive
144 m · 11 sec · Fairfax Drive
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Turn right onto Roundtop Drive
2 mi · 5 min · Roundtop Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Roundtop Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Smith and McAlmont.
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
147 mi · 02h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Smith and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McAlmont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Smith to McAlmont?
The road trip is about 159.6 miles (256.9 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Russellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.7 miles from Fort Smith and 79.9 miles from McAlmont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.5 miles (211.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.32 one way or $42.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50 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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McAlmont.
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 McAlmont. Straight-line distance: 131.51 mi (211.64 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 McAlmont
Census-designated place in Pulaski County, Arkansas
| Population | 1,873 |
| Coordinates | 34.8084200, -92.1818100 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
End: McAlmont (-92.18181, 34.80842)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 257 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $21.32 | $42.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $23.98 | $47.96 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $26.04 | $52.08 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $30.49 | $60.97 |
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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