How far is Fort Smith, AR from Mineral Springs, AR?
The driving distance from Fort Smith, AR to Mineral Springs, AR is about 162.5 miles (261.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m 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 03h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Smith and Mineral Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Smith and Mineral Springs.
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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
5.4 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.6 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 371/State Highway 24
2.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 371/State Highway 24
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Continue on US Highway 371/State Highway 24
10.6 mi · 16 min · US Highway 371/State Highway 24
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Turn right
5.9 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto West Runnels Street
664 ft · 13 sec · West Runnels Street
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Continue on West Runnels Street
2340 ft · 39 sec · West Runnels Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Runnels Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Smith and Mineral Springs.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn left
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Smith and Mostly Sunny near Mineral Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Smith to Mineral Springs?
The road trip is about 162.5 miles (261.5 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?
Mena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.2 miles from Fort Smith and 81.3 miles from Mineral Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.6 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 10:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.66 one way or $45.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Smith and Mostly Sunny near Mineral Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Mena
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 Mena.
Hope
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Smith and Mineral Springs. Straight-line distance: 107.96 mi (173.75 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 Mineral Springs
Mineral Springs is a place in Arkansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.8751200, -93.9138000 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mineral Springs (-93.9138, 33.87512)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 262 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $3.95 | $22.66 | $45.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.44 | $25.49 | $50.98 |
| Premium | $4.83 | $27.70 | $55.39 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $33.97 | $67.94 |
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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