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

The driving distance from Fort Smith, AR to Tuckerman, AR is about 226.6 miles (364.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181.4 miles (292 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 15m 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
226.54 mi
04h 07m
Flight
181.43 mi
291.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.43 mi
Kilometers
291.99 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
226.54 mi
Kilometers
364.58 km
Drive Time
04h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tuckerman
Sun, May 3, 3:18 AM CDT
Return by in Fort Smith
Sun, May 3, 7:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Smith
2026-05-02T23:10
Arrive Tuckerman
Sun, May 3, 3:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 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
8:44 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
Plumerville
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Fort Smith
113.2 mi
02h 03m
To Tuckerman
113.4 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Tonight

Clear

Starts
Sat, May 2 8:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
45°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Grand Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto I 540 North, US 71 North

    1595 ft · 41 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Little Rock, Memphis

    119.2 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1242 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    65 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Oak Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Oak Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 64

    5.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 64

  9. 9

    Continue on Vilonia Bypass

    25.9 mi · 32 min · Vilonia Bypass

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left

    57.4 mi · 59 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 18: Newport, Grubbs

    1652 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Air Base Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Air Base Road

  13. 13

    Turn right

    7.3 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    90 m · 13 sec · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
119 mi · 53%
Vilonia Bypass
83.3 mi · 37%
I 540 North
6.04 mi · 3%
State Highway 64
5.41 mi · 2%
Grand Avenue
1.98 mi · 1%
East Oak Street
1.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Little Rock, Memphis

119 mi · 01h 59m

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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.2 mi
181.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plumerville
02h 03m from Fort Smith
Leave By
8:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Fort Smith and Mostly Clear near Tuckerman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 226.6 miles (364.6 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?

Plumerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.2 miles from Fort Smith and 113.4 miles from Tuckerman.

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

The direct path is about 181.4 miles (292 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.2 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.26 one way or $60.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Fort Smith and Mostly Clear near Tuckerman.

Stop Ideas Near Plumerville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Plumerville, 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 Plumerville.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

56 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

90 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Smith and Tuckerman. Straight-line distance: 181.43 mi (291.99 km).

Fort Smith

#1 Fort Smith

The second most populous city in Sebastian County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Tuckerman

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,688
Coordinates35.7306300, -91.1984600
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Smith (-94.39855, 35.38592)
End: Tuckerman (-91.19846, 35.73063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 365 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.99 gal
30.26 L · about $30.26
Round trip
$60.52
15.98 gal · 60.52 L
Estimated CO2
71 kg one way
Round trip: 142 kg / 313 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.26 $60.52
Mid-grade $4.26 $34.03 $68.06
Premium $4.63 $36.95 $73.91
Diesel $5.42 $43.27 $86.53

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Smith and Tuckerman. The current time is 23:10:48.

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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.