How far is Fort Smith, AR from Mountain View, AR?
The driving distance from Fort Smith, AR to Mountain View, AR is about 181.9 miles (292.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.4 miles (213 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 59m 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 59m.
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.
City in Pope County, Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Smith and Mountain View.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Smith and Mountain View.
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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
100.4 mi · 1 hr 41 min
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Take the exit slight right
1833 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left
45 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 9
33.5 mi · 59 min · State Highway 9
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Turn left onto US Highway 65
5.8 mi · 9 min · US Highway 65
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Continue straight
10.4 mi · 18 min
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Turn slight right onto 1st Street
677 ft · 14 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 9
7.3 mi · 13 min · State Highway 9
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Turn right
16 mi · 28 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Peabody Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Smith and Mountain View.
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
100 mi · 01h 41m
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 Cloudy leaving Fort Smith and Mostly Sunny near Mountain View.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Smith to Mountain View?
The road trip is about 181.9 miles (292.7 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?
Pottsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.8 miles from Fort Smith and 91 miles from Mountain View.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.4 miles (213 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.5 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 9:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.31 one way or $48.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Fort Smith and Mostly Sunny near Mountain View.
Stop Ideas Near Pottsville
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 Pottsville.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Smith and Mountain View. Straight-line distance: 132.36 mi (213.01 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 View
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 2,902 |
| Coordinates | 35.8684100, -92.1176500 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mountain View (-92.11765, 35.86841)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 293 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $24.31 | $48.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $27.34 | $54.69 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $29.69 | $59.39 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $34.76 | $69.53 |
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
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