How far is Magnolia, AR from Fort Smith, AR?
The driving distance from Magnolia, AR to Fort Smith, AR is about 236.6 miles (380.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.6 miles (258.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 02m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Arkansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Magnolia and Fort Smith.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Magnolia and Fort Smith.
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Start on Jackson Street
3 m · 8 sec · Jackson Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
100 m · 8 sec · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Main Street
127 m · 10 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
644 ft · 15 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto North Vine Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Vine Street
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Turn left
49.5 mi · 57 min
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Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn left onto East 51st Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East 51st Street
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Turn right onto North State Line Avenue
18.4 mi · 25 min · North State Line Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
24.3 mi · 33 min · Main Street
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Continue straight
8 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto North Lakeside Drive
51.2 mi · 1 hr · North Lakeside Drive
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Continue straight
69.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 540 North
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Greenwood Road
1202 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Old Greenwood Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Old Greenwood Road
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Continue on South 31st Street
2637 ft · 55 sec · South 31st Street
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Continue on Old Greenwood Road
1187 ft · 28 sec · Old Greenwood Road
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Turn left onto Rogers Avenue
1729 ft · 46 sec · Rogers Avenue
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Turn right onto North Greenwood Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · North Greenwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
1391 ft · 28 sec · 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 Magnolia 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 Lakeside Drive
Continue straight
69.9 mi · 01h 24m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Magnolia 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 Magnolia to Fort Smith?
The road trip is about 236.6 miles (380.8 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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?
Gillham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.7 miles from Magnolia and 119.9 miles from Fort Smith.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.6 miles (258.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 76 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 7:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.62 one way or $63.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Magnolia and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Smith.
Stop Ideas Near Gillham
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 Gillham.
Texarkana
Hope
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Magnolia and Fort Smith. Straight-line distance: 160.64 mi (258.53 km).
#1 Magnolia
City in and county seat of Columbia County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 11,443 |
| Coordinates | 33.2670700, -93.2393300 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| 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: 381 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 57m |
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 | $31.62 | $63.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $35.56 | $71.13 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $38.62 | $77.24 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $45.22 | $90.43 |
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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