How far is Fort Smith, AR from Springfield, MO?
The driving distance from Fort Smith, AR to Springfield, MO is about 203.7 miles (327.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.5 miles (226.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 McDonald County, Missouri
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Smith and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Smith and Springfield.
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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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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East, I 49 North, US 71 North: Springfield, Kansas City
3060 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
60 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 266, I 44 Business
1401 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on West Chestnut Expressway
4.8 mi · 9 min · West Chestnut Expressway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Chestnut Expressway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Smith and Springfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
Merge slight left onto Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
60 mi · 01h 04m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Fort Smith and Partly Sunny near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Smith to Springfield?
The road trip is about 203.7 miles (327.9 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?
Pineville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.8 miles from Fort Smith and 101.9 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.5 miles (226.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:34 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.04 one way or $54.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Fort Smith and Partly Sunny near Springfield.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Smith and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 140.46 mi (226.05 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 Springfield
City in Greene County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 293 |
| Coordinates | 37.2153300, -93.2982400 |
| Altitude | 396 |
| Country | United States |
End: Springfield (-93.29824, 37.21533)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 328 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $3.76 | $27.04 | $54.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.55 | $61.10 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $33.29 | $66.58 |
| Diesel | $5.87 | $42.23 | $84.45 |
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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