How far is Greenville, TX from Fort Smith, AR?
The driving distance from Greenville, TX to Fort Smith, AR is about 257.9 miles (415.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 183.5 miles (295.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 27m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 43m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenville and Fort Smith.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and Fort Smith.
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Start on the route
9 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Pickett Street
14 m · 4 sec · Pickett Street
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Turn right onto King Street
83 m · 10 sec · King Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1428 ft · 40 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Johnson Street
1 km · 60 sec · Johnson Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Commerce Drive
2627 ft · 50 sec · Commerce Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on Commerce Drive
1.5 km · 1 min · Commerce Drive
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Continue on State Highway 224
12.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 224
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Turn left onto State Highway 24
25.6 mi · 27 min · State Highway 24
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Continue straight
12 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto East Hearne Avenue
157 m · 10 sec · East Hearne Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on North US Highway 271
22.1 mi · 25 min · North US Highway 271
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Take the exit right toward US 70 West Bypass, US 271 North Bypass: Antlers
1008 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jake Pulliam Bypass
3.2 mi · 3 min · Jake Pulliam Bypass
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Continue on Indian Nation Turnpike
63.1 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Indian Nation Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 69: McAlester, Atoka
1083 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on US 69 North: McAlester
1032 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on South George Nigh Expressway
40.5 mi · 45 min · South George Nigh Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East: Fort Smith
3139 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
59.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Roland, Fort Smith
2140 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Ray Fine Boulevard
6.3 mi · 9 min · West Ray Fine Boulevard
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Turn left onto North 11th Street
1083 ft · 25 sec · North 11th Street
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Turn slight right onto Grand Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 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 Greenville and Fort Smith.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Indian Nation Turnpike
Continue on Indian Nation Turnpike
63.1 mi · 01h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Greenville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fort Smith.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenville to Fort Smith?
The road trip is about 257.9 miles (415.1 km) and usually takes 04h 43m 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?
Pittsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129 miles from Greenville and 128.9 miles from Fort Smith.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 183.5 miles (295.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.4 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 7:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.93 one way or $69.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greenville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fort Smith.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Fort Smith. Straight-line distance: 183.5 mi (295.31 km).
#1 Greenville
City in Hunt County, Texas, United States
| Population | 29,374 |
| Coordinates | 33.1384500, -96.1108100 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| 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: Fort Smith (-94.39855, 35.38592)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 415 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 13m |
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 | $3.84 | $34.93 | $69.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $39.56 | $79.12 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $42.98 | $85.96 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $52.56 | $105.12 |
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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