How far is Fort Smith, AR from Perryville, AR?
The driving distance from Fort Smith, AR to Perryville, AR is about 123.5 miles (198.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Smith and Perryville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Smith and Perryville.
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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 right
48 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 9
11.1 mi · 17 min · State Highway 9
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Continue on Main Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Aplin Street
145 m · 15 sec · Aplin Street
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Turn left onto North Pine Street
68 m · 10 sec · North Pine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Pine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Smith and Perryville.
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 comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Smith and Partly Cloudy near Perryville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Smith to Perryville?
The road trip is about 123.5 miles (198.7 km) and usually takes 02h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.7 miles from Fort Smith and 61.8 miles from Perryville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.51 one way or $33.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Smith and Partly Cloudy near Perryville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Smith and Perryville. Straight-line distance: 93.88 mi (151.08 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 Perryville
City in Perry County, Arkansas
| Population | 1,441 |
| Coordinates | 35.0048100, -92.8026700 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| Country | United States |
End: Perryville (-92.80267, 35.00481)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 199 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $16.51 | $33.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $18.57 | $37.14 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $20.17 | $40.33 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $23.61 | $47.22 |
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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