How far is Fort Smith, AR from Shreveport, LA?
The driving distance from Fort Smith, AR to Shreveport, LA is about 256.8 miles (413.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 201.1 miles (323.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Smith and Shreveport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Smith and Shreveport.
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Start on Grand Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Grand Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
1540 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 71 South: Texarkana
1749 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left
121.2 mi · 2 hr 24 min
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Turn left onto East Collin Raye Drive
8 mi · 11 min · East Collin Raye Drive
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Continue straight
42.8 mi · 58 min
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Turn left onto Realtor Avenue
2114 ft · 44 sec · Realtor Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left
1401 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Loop
1.3 mi · 1 min · North Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward Four States Fair Parkway
901 ft · 17 sec
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Turn right onto Four States Fair Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Four States Fair Parkway
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Take the ramp straight
1374 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hickerson Freeway
4.7 mi · 5 min · Hickerson Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
29.7 mi · 32 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on W. Greg Wall, P.E. Memorial Highway
30.6 mi · 31 min · W. Greg Wall, P.E. Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 1: North Market Street
1854 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto North Market Street
5.8 mi · 9 min · North Market Street
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Turn left onto North Hearne Avenue
760 ft · 19 sec · North Hearne Avenue
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Turn right onto Grimmett Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Grimmett Drive
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Continue on Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
3266 ft · 1 min · Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
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Continue on Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
2522 ft · 56 sec · Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
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Turn slight right onto River Parkway
21 m · 2 sec · River Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · River Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Smith and Shreveport.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
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121 mi · 02h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Smith and Mostly Clear near Shreveport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Smith to Shreveport?
The road trip is about 256.8 miles (413.3 km) and usually takes 05h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
De Queen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.6 miles from Fort Smith and 128.3 miles from Shreveport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 201.1 miles (323.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.31 one way or $68.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Smith and Mostly Clear near Shreveport.
Stop Ideas Near De Queen
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 De Queen.
Texarkana
Hope
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Smith and Shreveport. Straight-line distance: 201.12 mi (323.67 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 Shreveport
The second most populous city in Louisiana.
| Population | 184,786 |
| Coordinates | 32.5251500, -93.7501800 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shreveport (-93.75018, 32.52515)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 413 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 12m |
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 | $34.31 | $68.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $38.59 | $77.17 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $41.90 | $83.81 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $49.06 | $98.12 |
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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