How far is Green Forest, AR from Fort Smith, AR?
The driving distance from Green Forest, AR to Fort Smith, AR is about 118.6 miles (190.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Green Forest and Fort Smith.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Green Forest and Fort Smith.
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Start on South Springfield Avenue
6 m · 8 sec · South Springfield Avenue
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left
13.1 mi · 23 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
26.3 mi · 30 min
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Turn left
2724 ft · 54 sec
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Turn slight left
16.4 mi · 25 min
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Turn left onto North Crossover Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · North Crossover Road
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Turn slight right
116 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto East Huntsville Road
2372 ft · 57 sec · East Huntsville Road
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Continue on South Happy Hollow Road
1696 ft · 41 sec · South Happy Hollow Road
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Continue on East 15th Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · East 15th Street
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Turn left onto South Razorback Road
1.4 km · 2 min · South Razorback Road
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Continue on South Cato Springs Road
1874 ft · 40 sec · South Cato Springs Road
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Take the ramp slight left
1618 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
40.4 mi · 40 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West: Van Buren, Fort Smith
1596 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 540 South, US 71 South: Fort Smith
6.5 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Grand Avenue
1259 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · Grand Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Green Forest and Fort Smith.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Green Forest and Mostly Cloudy near Fort Smith.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Green Forest to Fort Smith?
The road trip is about 118.6 miles (190.9 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Fayetteville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.2 miles from Green Forest and 59.4 miles from Fort Smith.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 2:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.87 one way or $31.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Green Forest and Mostly Cloudy near Fort Smith.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Green Forest and Fort Smith. Straight-line distance: 84.9 mi (136.63 km).
#1 Green Forest
City in Arkansas, United States
| Population | 2,934 |
| Coordinates | 36.3353500, -93.4360200 |
| Altitude | 408 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Smith
The second most populous city in Sebastian County, Arkansas.
| Population | 87,764 |
| Coordinates | 35.3859200, -94.3985500 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grand Avenue (-94.39855, 35.385923)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 191 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $3.79 | $15.87 | $31.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $17.85 | $35.69 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $19.38 | $38.76 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $22.69 | $45.38 |
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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