How far is Fort Smith, AR from Mulberry, AR?
The driving distance from Fort Smith, AR to Mulberry, AR is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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City in Arkansas, USA
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Smith and Mulberry.
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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
12.4 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Dyer, Mulberry
1704 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Georgia Ridge Drive
888 ft · 20 sec · Georgia Ridge Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mulberry Highway West
2.4 mi · 4 min · Mulberry Highway West
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Continue on Mulberry Highway 64 West
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mulberry Highway 64 West
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Continue on West 6th Street
806 ft · 22 sec · West 6th Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
646 ft · 23 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East 5th Street
27 m · 4 sec · East 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Smith and Mulberry.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 40 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Little Rock, Memphis
12.4 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Fort Smith and Sunny near Mulberry.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Smith to Mulberry?
The road trip is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Alma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Fort Smith and 12.4 miles from Mulberry.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.29 one way or $6.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Smith and Sunny near Mulberry.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Smith and Mulberry. Straight-line distance: 21.08 mi (33.92 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 Mulberry
City in Crawford County, Kansasa.
| Population | 1,694 |
| Coordinates | 35.5006400, -94.0515900 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mulberry (-94.05159, 35.50064)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.29 | $6.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.71 | $7.41 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.02 | $8.05 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $4.71 | $9.42 |
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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