How far is Fort Smith, AR from Mountain Home, AR?
The driving distance from Fort Smith, AR to Mountain Home, AR is about 188.8 miles (303.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 145.8 miles (234.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m 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 34m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Arkansas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Smith and Mountain Home.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Smith and Mountain Home.
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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
119.2 mi · 1 hr 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64
1242 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left
65 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto East Oak Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Oak Street
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Continue on State Highway 64
5.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 64
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Continue on Vilonia Bypass
25.9 mi · 32 min · Vilonia Bypass
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Take the exit slight left
13.5 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Searcy
1266 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on Searcy
112 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto South Main Street
3 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Beebe Capps Expressway
1255 ft · 31 sec · West Beebe Capps Expressway
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Turn right onto South Elm Street
2542 ft · 1 min · South Elm Street
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Turn left onto West Race Avenue
1219 ft · 32 sec · West Race Avenue
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Turn right onto North Maple Street
10.4 mi · 18 min · North Maple Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Smith and Mountain Home.
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
119 mi · 01h 59m
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.
Sunny leaving Fort Smith and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Mountain Home.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Smith to Mountain Home?
The road trip is about 188.8 miles (303.8 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?
Atkins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.3 miles from Fort Smith and 94.5 miles from Mountain Home.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 145.8 miles (234.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 43 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 9:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.22 one way or $50.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Smith and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Mountain Home.
Stop Ideas Near Atkins
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 Atkins.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Smith and Mountain Home. Straight-line distance: 145.86 mi (234.74 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 Mountain Home
City in Arkansas, United States
| Population | 12,638 |
| Coordinates | 35.3867500, -91.8090300 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mountain Home (-91.80903, 35.38675)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 304 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $25.22 | $50.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $28.36 | $56.73 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $30.80 | $61.61 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $36.06 | $72.13 |
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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