How far is Fort Smith, AR from Paducah, KY?
The driving distance from Fort Smith, AR to Paducah, KY is about 439.2 miles (706.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 343.7 miles (553.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 23m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 11m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Human settlement in Jackson County, Arkansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Smith and Paducah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Smith and Paducah.
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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
94.7 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 67 North: Williams Baptist College, Pocahontas
40.6 mi · 47 min
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Turn left onto North Missouri Avenue
73.7 mi · 1 hr 24 min · North Missouri Avenue
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Continue straight
19.5 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 57 Business South, US 60 East , US 62, MO 77: Charleston, Wyatt
2280 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right
12.2 mi · 16 min
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Turn right
4.8 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto 4th Street
1112 ft · 14 sec · 4th Street
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Continue on Lee Street
724 ft · 9 sec · Lee Street
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Continue on North 6th Street
5.9 mi · 7 min · North 6th Street
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Continue on South 4th Street
1090 ft · 16 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
1 km · 44 sec · Broadway
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Continue on Paducah Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Paducah Road
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Continue on West Kentucky Drive
1.6 km · 1 min · West Kentucky Drive
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Continue on Paducah Road
4.2 mi · 5 min · Paducah Road
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Continue on Kentucky Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Kentucky Avenue
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Continue on Old Hinkleville Road
11.8 mi · 15 min · Old Hinkleville Road
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Continue on Park Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · Park Avenue
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Turn right onto North 9th Street
2480 ft · 1 min · North 9th Street
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Turn left onto Kentucky Avenue
814 ft · 18 sec · Kentucky Avenue
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Turn right onto South 7th Street
127 m · 24 sec · South 7th Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
49 m · 7 sec · Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Smith and Paducah.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Fort Smith and Mostly Cloudy near Paducah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Smith to Paducah?
The road trip is about 439.2 miles (706.8 km) and usually takes 08h 11m 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?
Campbell Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 219.4 miles from Fort Smith and 219.8 miles from Paducah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 343.7 miles (553.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 95.5 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 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 $58.70 one way or $117.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 137.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Smith and Mostly Cloudy near Paducah.
Stop Ideas Near Campbell Station
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 Campbell Station.
Walnut Ridge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Smith and Paducah. Straight-line distance: 343.71 mi (553.14 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 Paducah
City in McCracken County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 24,883 |
| Coordinates | 37.0833900, -88.6000500 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
End: Paducah (-88.60005, 37.08339)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 707 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 28m |
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 | $58.70 | $117.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $66.01 | $132.03 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $71.69 | $143.38 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $83.93 | $167.87 |
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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