How far is Fort Smith, AR from Stamps, AR?

The driving distance from Fort Smith, AR to Stamps, AR is about 217.2 miles (349.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.8 miles (239.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
217.21 mi
04h 29m
Flight
148.81 mi
239.48 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.81 mi
Kilometers
239.48 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.21 mi
Kilometers
349.57 km
Drive Time
04h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stamps
Thu, Apr 23, 7:04 AM CDT
Return by in Fort Smith
Thu, Apr 23, 11:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Smith
2026-04-23T02:35
Arrive Stamps
Thu, Apr 23, 7:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Smith
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Wickes
AR

Human settlement in Polk County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Fort Smith
108.7 mi
02h 14m
To Stamps
108.6 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Smith and Stamps.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Smith and Stamps.

  1. 1

    Start on Grand Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    1540 ft · 38 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 71 South: Texarkana

    1749 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left

    121.2 mi · 2 hr 24 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Collin Raye Drive

    8 mi · 11 min · East Collin Raye Drive

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    42.8 mi · 58 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Realtor Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Realtor Avenue

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    44 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Jefferson Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Jefferson Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East 9th Street

    30.3 mi · 35 min · East 9th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 82

    2.6 mi · 3 min · US Highway 82

  13. 13

    Continue on West Antigo Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · West Antigo Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Opera Street

    20 m · 3 sec · Opera Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Opera Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Smith and Stamps.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Collin Raye Drive
50.8 mi · 23%
East 9th Street
30.3 mi · 14%
Grand Avenue
7.42 mi · 3%
Jefferson Avenue
2.7 mi · 1%
US Highway 82
2.61 mi · 1%
West Antigo Street
0.98 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

121 mi · 02h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.4 mi
148.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wickes
02h 14m from Fort Smith
Leave By
8:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Smith and Mostly Cloudy near Stamps.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Smith to Stamps?

The road trip is about 217.2 miles (349.6 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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?

Wickes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.7 miles from Fort Smith and 108.6 miles from Stamps.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 148.8 miles (239.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.01 one way or $58.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Smith and Mostly Cloudy near Stamps.

Stop Ideas Near Wickes

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wickes, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wickes.

RAIL

Hope

99 mi away
100 East Division Street
RAIL

Texarkana

102 mi away
100 East Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Smith and Stamps. Straight-line distance: 148.81 mi (239.48 km).

Fort Smith

#1 Fort Smith

The second most populous city in Sebastian County, Arkansas.

Population87,764
Coordinates35.3859200, -94.3985500
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Stamps

#2 Stamps

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,467
Coordinates33.3654000, -93.4951800
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Smith (-94.39855, 35.38592)
End: Stamps (-93.49518, 33.3654)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 350 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.66 gal
29.01 L · about $29.01
Round trip
$58.02
15.32 gal · 58.02 L
Estimated CO2
68.1 kg one way
Round trip: 136.1 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $29.01 $58.02
Mid-grade $4.26 $32.62 $65.25
Premium $4.63 $35.43 $70.86
Diesel $5.42 $41.48 $82.96

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arkansas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Smith and Stamps. The current time is 02:35:37.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.