How far is Fort Smith, AR from White Hall, AR?

The driving distance from Fort Smith, AR to White Hall, AR is about 192.9 miles (310.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.7 miles (244.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 42m 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
192.96 mi
03h 21m
Flight
151.75 mi
244.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.75 mi
Kilometers
244.22 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.96 mi
Kilometers
310.54 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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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 03h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in White Hall
Thu, Apr 23, 5:29 AM CDT
Return by in Fort Smith
Thu, Apr 23, 8:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Smith
2026-04-23T02:08
Arrive White Hall
Thu, Apr 23, 5:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:18 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
Atkins
AR

City in Arkansas

From Fort Smith
96.4 mi
01h 40m
To White Hall
96.5 mi
01h 40m

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 Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Smith and White Hall.

  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

    145.8 mi · 2 hr 27 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    31.6 mi · 32 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1330 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Holland Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Holland Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto West Hoadley Road

    3086 ft · 1 min · West Hoadley Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Dollarway Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Dollarway Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dollarway Road

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
182 mi · 94%
I 540 North
6.04 mi · 3%
Grand Avenue
1.98 mi · 1%
Dollarway Road
1.36 mi · 1%
West Holland Avenue
0.75 mi
West Hoadley Road
0.58 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

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

146 mi · 02h 27m

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
03h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.2 mi
151.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atkins
01h 40m from Fort Smith
Leave By
10:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Smith and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near White Hall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Smith to White Hall?

The road trip is about 192.9 miles (310.5 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?

Atkins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.4 miles from Fort Smith and 96.5 miles from White Hall.

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

The direct path is about 151.7 miles (244.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.2 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 10:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.79 one way or $51.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.5 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 Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near White Hall.

Stop Ideas Near Atkins

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

81 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

99 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Smith and White Hall. Straight-line distance: 151.75 mi (244.22 km).

Fort Smith

#1 Fort Smith

The second most populous city in Sebastian County, Arkansas.

Population87,764
Coordinates35.3859200, -94.3985500
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
White Hall

#2 White Hall

City in Arkansas, United States

Population4,889
Coordinates34.2739900, -92.0909800
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Smith (-94.39855, 35.38592)
End: White Hall (-92.09098, 34.27399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 311 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.81 gal
25.77 L · about $25.79
Round trip
$51.58
13.62 gal · 51.54 L
Estimated CO2
60.5 kg one way
Round trip: 121 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.79 $51.58
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.00 $58.01
Premium $4.63 $31.50 $62.99
Diesel $5.42 $36.88 $73.75

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 White Hall. The current time is 02:08:18.

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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.