How far is Little Flock, AR from Fort Smith, AR?

The driving distance from Little Flock, AR to Fort Smith, AR is about 83.8 miles (134.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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
83.76 mi
01h 25m
Flight
70.65 mi
113.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.65 mi
Kilometers
113.7 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.76 mi
Kilometers
134.8 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Smith
Thu, Apr 23, 7:11 AM CDT
Return by in Little Flock
Thu, Apr 23, 8:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Little Flock
2026-04-23T05:46
Arrive Fort Smith
Thu, Apr 23, 7:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Little Flock
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
West Fork
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Little Flock
41.7 mi
00h 42m
To Fort Smith
42.1 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Little Flock and Fort Smith.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    88 m · 21 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on Highplains Drive

    1634 ft · 1 min · Highplains Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hillcrest Drive

    591 ft · 31 sec · Hillcrest Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Rocky Ridge Trail

    659 ft · 29 sec · Rocky Ridge Trail

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Little Flock Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Little Flock Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Woods Lane

    1.3 km · 2 min · Woods Lane

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Hudson Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Hudson Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Southeast 14th Street

    2735 ft · 1 min · Southeast 14th Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    1142 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  11. 11

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

    1596 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

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

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Grand Avenue

    1259 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Grand Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Grand Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast 14th Street
66.5 mi · 79%
I 540 South
6.53 mi · 8%
I 40 West
4.58 mi · 5%
Grand Avenue
2.14 mi · 3%
Little Flock Drive
1.37 mi · 2%
Woods Lane
0.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Southeast 14th Street

Continue straight

65.7 mi · 01h 08m

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
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
70.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Fork
00h 42m from Little Flock
Leave By
3:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Little Flock and Partly Sunny then 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 Little Flock to Fort Smith?

The road trip is about 83.8 miles (134.8 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

West Fork is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.7 miles from Little Flock and 42.1 miles from Fort Smith.

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

The direct path is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 3:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.21 one way or $22.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Little Flock and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Smith.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Little Flock and Fort Smith. Straight-line distance: 70.65 mi (113.7 km).

Little Flock

#1 Little Flock

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,812
Coordinates36.3859100, -94.1352000
Altitude364
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: Huron Cove (-94.134457, 36.386329)
End: Grand Avenue (-94.39855, 35.385923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.96 gal
11.19 L · about $11.21
Round trip
$22.42
5.92 gal · 22.38 L
Estimated CO2
26.3 kg one way
Round trip: 52.6 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.21 $22.42
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.61 $25.21
Premium $4.63 $13.69 $27.38
Diesel $5.42 $16.03 $32.06

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Little Flock and Fort Smith. The current time is 05:46:21.

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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.