How far is McAlmont, AR from Fort Smith, AR?
The driving distance from McAlmont, AR to Fort Smith, AR is about 160.3 miles (257.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.5 miles (211.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McAlmont and Fort Smith.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McAlmont and Fort Smith.
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Start on Roundtop Drive
1272 ft · 35 sec · Roundtop Drive
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Continue on Roundtop Road
110 m · 10 sec · Roundtop Road
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Turn slight left onto Old Hwy 67
78 m · 10 sec · Old Hwy 67
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Turn left onto Trammel Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Trammel Road
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Turn left onto Warden Road
2201 ft · 44 sec · Warden Road
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Take the ramp slight left
738 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
146.8 mi · 2 hr 28 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 McAlmont and Fort Smith.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Warden Road
Merge slight left
147 mi · 02h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving McAlmont 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 McAlmont to Fort Smith?
The road trip is about 160.3 miles (257.9 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?
Russellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.1 miles from McAlmont and 80.2 miles from Fort Smith.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.5 miles (211.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.43 one way or $42.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around McAlmont and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Smith.
Stop Ideas Near Russellville
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 Russellville.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McAlmont and Fort Smith. Straight-line distance: 131.51 mi (211.64 km).
#1 McAlmont
Census-designated place in Pulaski County, Arkansas
| Population | 1,873 |
| Coordinates | 34.8084200, -92.1818100 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| 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: 258 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $21.43 | $42.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $24.11 | $48.21 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $26.18 | $52.36 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $30.65 | $61.30 |
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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