How far is Mountain Home, AR from Fort Smith, AR?
The driving distance from Mountain Home, AR to Fort Smith, AR is about 186.5 miles (300.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.4 miles (209.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m 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 03h 24m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance T-storms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mountain Home and Fort Smith.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mountain Home and Fort Smith.
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Start on East 6th Street
16 m · 9 sec · East 6th Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1000 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
19.1 mi · 22 min
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Turn right
22.6 mi · 26 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
7.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right
5 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
6.1 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
2728 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
40.2 mi · 47 min
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Turn left
2724 ft · 54 sec
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Turn slight left
16.4 mi · 25 min
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Turn left onto North Crossover Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · North Crossover Road
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Turn slight right
116 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto East Huntsville Road
2372 ft · 57 sec · East Huntsville Road
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Continue on South Happy Hollow Road
1696 ft · 41 sec · South Happy Hollow Road
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Continue on East 15th Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · East 15th Street
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Turn left onto South Razorback Road
1.4 km · 2 min · South Razorback Road
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Continue on South Cato Springs Road
1874 ft · 40 sec · South Cato Springs Road
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Take the ramp slight left
1618 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
40.4 mi · 40 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West: Van Buren, Fort Smith
1596 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 4 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 Mountain Home 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.
South Cato Springs Road
Merge slight left
40.4 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Chance T-storms leaving Mountain Home 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 Mountain Home to Fort Smith?
The road trip is about 186.5 miles (300.1 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?
Huntsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.8 miles from Mountain Home and 96.6 miles from Fort Smith.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.4 miles (209.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.1 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 10:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.92 one way or $49.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance T-storms around Mountain Home and Sunny near Fort Smith.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mountain Home and Fort Smith. Straight-line distance: 130.43 mi (209.91 km).
#1 Mountain Home
City in Elmore, Idaho, United States
| Population | 12,330 |
| Coordinates | 36.3353400, -92.3851600 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| 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: 300 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $24.92 | $49.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $28.02 | $56.05 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $30.43 | $60.87 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $35.63 | $71.26 |
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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