How far is Fort Smith, AR from Omaha, NE?
The driving distance from Fort Smith, AR to Omaha, NE is about 476.5 miles (766.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 414.1 miles (666.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 08h 45m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Smith and Omaha.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Smith and Omaha.
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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
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
46.4 mi · 47 min
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Keep slight left
19.3 mi · 21 min
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Continue straight
59.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Continue on Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway
6.2 mi · 7 min · Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway
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Merge slight left onto Edward F. Dixon III Memorial Highway
6.6 mi · 7 min · Edward F. Dixon III Memorial Highway
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Continue on West Central Avenue
138 m · 16 sec · West Central Avenue
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Turn left onto I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City
1109 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
3.2 mi · 3 min · George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
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Continue on Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway
10.5 mi · 11 min · Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
127.6 mi · 2 hr 21 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward 11th Street, Downtown
1637 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto East 11th Street
130 m · 16 sec · East 11th Street
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Turn right onto Charlotte Street
888 ft · 23 sec · Charlotte Street
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Turn left onto East 9th Street
977 ft · 23 sec · East 9th Street
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Turn right onto Locust Street
691 ft · 18 sec · Locust Street
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Continue straight
3 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MO 9 North: Riverside, Parkville
1.4 km · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 North: Smithville
1540 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 29 North, US 71 North: K.C.I. Airport, Saint Joseph
2441 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight right
11.5 mi · 13 min
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph
37.1 mi · 40 min
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Continue straight
119 mi · 2 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 Express West: Omaha
2775 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 13th Street
1736 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto South 13th Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · South 13th Street
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Turn left onto Jackson Street
2074 ft · 1 min · Jackson Street
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Turn right onto South 19th Street
767 ft · 22 sec · South 19th Street
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Turn right onto Harney Street
45 m · 5 sec · Harney Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harney Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Smith and Omaha.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Purple Heart Trail
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
128 mi · 02h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Smith and Sunny near Omaha.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Smith to Omaha?
The road trip is about 476.5 miles (766.8 km) and usually takes 08h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Adrian is a useful midpoint, sitting about 238.4 miles from Fort Smith and 238 miles from Omaha.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 414.1 miles (666.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.4 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $63.66 one way or $127.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 149.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Smith and Sunny near Omaha.
Stop Ideas Near Adrian
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 Adrian.
Lee's Summit
Warrensburg
Independence
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Smith and Omaha. Straight-line distance: 414.1 mi (666.43 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 Omaha
The largest city in Nebraska and the center of the Omaha metropolitan area.
| Population | 478,393 |
| Coordinates | 41.2562600, -95.9404300 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
End: Omaha (-95.94043, 41.25626)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 767 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 56m |
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 | $63.66 | $127.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $71.59 | $143.19 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $77.75 | $155.49 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $91.03 | $182.05 |
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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