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

The driving distance from Goshen, AR to Fort Smith, AR is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.94 mi
01h 12m
Flight
54.44 mi
87.62 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.44 mi
Kilometers
87.62 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.94 mi
Kilometers
110.95 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Smith
Mon, Jun 1, 2:26 AM CDT
Return by in Goshen
Mon, Jun 1, 3:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goshen
2026-06-01T01:14
Arrive Fort Smith
Mon, Jun 1, 2:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Goshen
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Winslow
AR

City in Washington County, Arkansas, United States

From Goshen
34.4 mi
00h 36m
To Fort Smith
34.5 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
93°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Blue Springs Road

    15 m · 2 sec · Blue Springs Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Bowen Boulevard

    4 mi · 6 min · West Bowen Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on East Mission Boulevard

    3.9 mi · 6 min · East Mission Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Crossover Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North Crossover Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    116 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto East Huntsville Road

    2372 ft · 57 sec · East Huntsville Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South Happy Hollow Road

    1696 ft · 41 sec · South Happy Hollow Road

  8. 8

    Continue on East 15th Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · East 15th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Razorback Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Razorback Road

  10. 10

    Continue on South Cato Springs Road

    1874 ft · 40 sec · South Cato Springs Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left

    1618 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    40.4 mi · 40 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West: Van Buren, Fort Smith

    1596 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 540 South, US 71 South: Fort Smith

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Grand Avenue

    1259 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Grand Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Grand Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Cato Springs Road
41 mi · 59%
I 540 South
6.53 mi · 9%
I 40 West
4.58 mi · 7%
West Bowen Boulevard
4.03 mi · 6%
East Mission Boulevard
3.94 mi · 6%
East 15th Street
2.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South Cato Springs Road

Merge slight left

40.4 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
54.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winslow
00h 36m from Goshen
Leave By
4:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Goshen and Sunny near Fort Smith.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km) and usually takes 01h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Winslow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.4 miles from Goshen and 34.5 miles from Fort Smith.

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

The direct path is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.20 one way or $18.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Goshen and Sunny near Fort Smith.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goshen and Fort Smith. Straight-line distance: 54.44 mi (87.62 km).

Goshen

#1 Goshen

Town in Arkansas, United States

Population1,985
Coordinates36.1011900, -93.9913100
Altitude363
CountryUnited States
Fort Smith

#2 Fort Smith

The second most populous city in Sebastian County, Arkansas.

Population87,764
Coordinates35.3859200, -94.3985500
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: Blue Springs Road (-93.991418, 36.101154)
End: Grand Avenue (-94.39855, 35.385923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.43 gal
9.21 L · about $9.20
Round trip
$18.40
4.86 gal · 18.42 L
Estimated CO2
21.6 kg one way
Round trip: 43.2 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.20 $18.40
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.35 $20.70
Premium $4.63 $11.24 $22.48
Diesel $5.42 $13.16 $26.32

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Goshen and Fort Smith. The current time is 01:14:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.