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

The driving distance from Judsonia, AR to Fort Smith, AR is about 182.2 miles (293.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.7 miles (250.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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
182.24 mi
02h 54m
Flight
155.71 mi
250.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.71 mi
Kilometers
250.59 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.24 mi
Kilometers
293.28 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Smith
Sun, Apr 19, 6:16 AM CDT
Return by in Judsonia
Sun, Apr 19, 9:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Judsonia
2026-04-19T03:22
Arrive Fort Smith
Sun, Apr 19, 6:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Judsonia
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
Pottsville
AR

City in Pope County, Arkansas, United States

From Judsonia
91 mi
01h 27m
To Fort Smith
91.2 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNW
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Adams Street

    17 m · 5 sec · West Adams Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Van Buren Avenue

    97 m · 11 sec · Van Buren Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    2484 ft · 1 min · West Washington Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Hopkins Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · Hopkins Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Cw Road

    3260 ft · 1 min · Cw Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1292 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    19.2 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway

    2037 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Conway

    32.6 mi · 42 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight

    2355 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    118.6 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  12. 12

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

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Grand Avenue

    1259 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Grand Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Grand Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 64 West
152 mi · 83%
Cw Road
20 mi · 11%
I 540 South
6.53 mi · 4%
Grand Avenue
2.14 mi · 1%
Hopkins Drive
0.97 mi · 1%
West Washington Street
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

US 64 West

Merge slight left

119 mi · 01h 59m

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
02h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.5 mi
155.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pottsville
01h 27m from Judsonia
Leave By
12:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Judsonia 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 Judsonia to Fort Smith?

The road trip is about 182.2 miles (293.3 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Pottsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91 miles from Judsonia and 91.2 miles from Fort Smith.

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

The direct path is about 155.7 miles (250.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 12:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.35 one way or $48.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Judsonia and Sunny near Fort Smith.

Stop Ideas Near Pottsville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pottsville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pottsville.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

89 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

100 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Judsonia and Fort Smith. Straight-line distance: 155.71 mi (250.59 km).

Judsonia

#1 Judsonia

City in White County, Arkansas, United States

Population1,992
Coordinates35.2700900, -91.6398600
Altitude65
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 Adams Street (-91.639862, 35.270176)
End: Grand Avenue (-94.39855, 35.385923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 293 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.43 gal
24.34 L · about $24.35
Round trip
$48.70
12.86 gal · 48.68 L
Estimated CO2
57.1 kg one way
Round trip: 114.3 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.35 $48.70
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.39 $54.77
Premium $4.63 $29.74 $59.48
Diesel $5.42 $34.82 $69.64

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Judsonia and Fort Smith. The current time is 03:22:16.

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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.