How far is Fort Smith, AR from Shannon Hills, AR?
The driving distance from Fort Smith, AR to Shannon Hills, AR is about 165.5 miles (266.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.1 miles (201.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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 57m.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Smith and Shannon Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Smith and Shannon Hills.
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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
139.8 mi · 2 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 430: Texarkana
2643 ft · 41 sec
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Continue straight
12.1 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Mabelvale West Road, Otter Creek Road, Bass Pro Parkway
1922 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road
1.1 km · 1 min · I-30 Frontage Road
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Turn right
133 m · 19 sec
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Turn right
60 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Mabelvale West Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Mabelvale West Road
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Turn slight right
40 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto South Loop Road
1.6 km · 2 min · South Loop Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Alexander Road
2488 ft · 1 min · Alexander Road
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Turn right onto Sardis Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Sardis Road
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Turn right onto Tall Pine Drive
10 m · 1 sec · Tall Pine Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tall Pine Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Smith and Shannon Hills.
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
140 mi · 02h 20m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Smith and Mostly Sunny near Shannon Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Smith to Shannon Hills?
The road trip is about 165.5 miles (266.3 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Russellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.6 miles from Fort Smith and 82.8 miles from Shannon Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.1 miles (201.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.12 one way or $44.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.9 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 Mostly Sunny near Shannon Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Russellville
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 Russellville.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Smith and Shannon Hills. Straight-line distance: 125.11 mi (201.34 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 Shannon Hills
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 4,087 |
| Coordinates | 34.6200900, -92.3954300 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shannon Hills (-92.39543, 34.62009)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 266 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $22.12 | $44.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $24.87 | $49.75 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $27.01 | $54.02 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $31.62 | $63.25 |
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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