How far is McGehee, AR from Fort Smith, AR?
The driving distance from McGehee, AR to Fort Smith, AR is about 261.8 miles (421.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 209.5 miles (337.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 08m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McGehee and Fort Smith.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McGehee and Fort Smith.
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Start on North 4th Street
23 m · 6 sec · North 4th Street
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Turn right onto Holly Street
1047 ft · 25 sec · Holly Street
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Turn left onto North 1st Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North 1st Street
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Turn right onto Silent Street
1846 ft · 42 sec · Silent Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
52.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
46.7 mi · 49 min · Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith
1461 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left
145.4 mi · 2 hr 27 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 McGehee and Fort Smith.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 West
Keep slight left
145 mi · 02h 27m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving McGehee and Mostly Cloudy near Fort Smith.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McGehee to Fort Smith?
The road trip is about 261.8 miles (421.4 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?
Conway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.7 miles from McGehee and 131 miles from Fort Smith.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 209.5 miles (337.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.3 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 8:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.99 one way or $69.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around McGehee and Mostly Cloudy near Fort Smith.
Stop Ideas Near Conway
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 Conway.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McGehee and Fort Smith. Straight-line distance: 209.49 mi (337.14 km).
#1 McGehee
City in Desha County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 3,599 |
| Coordinates | 33.6290000, -91.3995600 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| 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: 421 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 15m |
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 | $34.99 | $69.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $39.35 | $78.71 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $42.74 | $85.47 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $50.03 | $100.07 |
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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