How far is Hughes, AR from Fort Smith, AR?
The driving distance from Hughes, AR to Fort Smith, AR is about 266.6 miles (429 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 223.8 miles (360.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 20m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hughes and Fort Smith.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hughes and Fort Smith.
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Start on Jeff Davis Street
38 m · 7 sec · Jeff Davis Street
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Turn right onto Cowan Street North
102 m · 15 sec · Cowan Street North
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Turn right onto Main Street
11.9 mi · 21 min · Main Street
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Turn left
4.2 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto North Jefferson Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · North Jefferson Street
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Take the ramp left
2178 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
238.9 mi · 4 hr 2 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 Hughes and Fort Smith.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Jefferson Street
Merge slight left
239 mi · 04h 02m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hughes and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Smith.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hughes to Fort Smith?
The road trip is about 266.6 miles (429 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?
Mayflower is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.2 miles from Hughes and 133.4 miles from Fort Smith.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 223.8 miles (360.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.8 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 8:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.60 one way or $71.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Hughes and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Smith.
Stop Ideas Near Mayflower
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mayflower.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hughes and Fort Smith. Straight-line distance: 223.84 mi (360.23 km).
#1 Hughes
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 1,200 |
| Coordinates | 34.9492600, -90.4714900 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| 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: 429 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 19m |
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 | $35.60 | $71.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $40.03 | $80.07 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $43.48 | $86.95 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $50.90 | $101.80 |
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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