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

The driving distance from Greenland, AR to Fort Smith, AR is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.77 mi
00h 51m
Flight
43.86 mi
70.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.86 mi
Kilometers
70.59 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.77 mi
Kilometers
84.92 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Smith
Mon, Jun 1, 4:48 PM CDT
Return by in Greenland
Mon, Jun 1, 5:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenland
2026-06-01T15:57
Arrive Fort Smith
Mon, Jun 1, 4:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenland
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
Chester
AR

City in Arkansas

From Greenland
26.3 mi
00h 25m
To Fort Smith
26.4 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
94°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Wilson Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Wilson Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left

    1740 ft · 21 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    37.8 mi · 38 min

  4. 4

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

    1596 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

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

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Grand Avenue

    1259 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Grand Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Grand Avenue

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenland 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
9 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Wilson Street
39.4 mi · 75%
I 540 South
6.53 mi · 12%
I 40 West
4.58 mi · 9%
Grand Avenue
2.14 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

West Wilson Street

Merge slight left

37.8 mi · 00h 38m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
43.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chester
00h 25m from Greenland
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greenland 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 Greenland to Fort Smith?

The road trip is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Chester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Greenland and 26.4 miles from Fort Smith.

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

The direct path is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.04 one way or $14.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Greenland and Sunny near Fort Smith.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenland and Fort Smith. Straight-line distance: 43.86 mi (70.59 km).

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#1 Greenland

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,397
Coordinates35.9942500, -94.1752000
Altitude381
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: West Wilson Street (-94.175188, 35.994379)
End: Grand Avenue (-94.39855, 35.385923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.86 gal
7.05 L · about $7.04
Round trip
$14.09
3.72 gal · 14.1 L
Estimated CO2
16.5 kg one way
Round trip: 33.1 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.04 $14.09
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.92 $15.84
Premium $4.63 $8.60 $17.21
Diesel $5.42 $10.07 $20.14

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 Greenland and Fort Smith. The current time is 15:57:07.

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.