How far is Oak Grove Heights, AR from Fort Smith, AR?

The driving distance from Oak Grove Heights, AR to Fort Smith, AR is about 283.8 miles (456.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 223.8 miles (360.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
283.8 mi
04h 34m
Flight
223.82 mi
360.2 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
223.82 mi
Kilometers
360.2 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
283.8 mi
Kilometers
456.74 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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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 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Smith
Sat, Apr 18, 7:25 PM CDT
Return by in Oak Grove Heights
Sat, Apr 18, 11:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Grove Heights
2026-04-18T14:51
Arrive Fort Smith
Sat, Apr 18, 7:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oak Grove Heights
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Vilonia
AR

City in Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Oak Grove Heights
142.4 mi
02h 17m
To Fort Smith
141.4 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WSW
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Grove Heights and Fort Smith.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Grove Heights and Fort Smith.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    76 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    1 km · 58 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2503 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Court Street

    2070 ft · 41 sec · West Court Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Kings Highway

    24.5 mi · 29 min · West Kings Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit left

    94.7 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway

    2037 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Conway

    32.6 mi · 42 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight

    2355 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    118.6 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  12. 12

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

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Grand Avenue

    1259 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Grand Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Grand Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Grove Heights and Fort Smith.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 64 West
152 mi · 54%
West Kings Highway
119 mi · 42%
I 540 South
6.53 mi · 2%
Grand Avenue
2.14 mi · 1%
West Court Street
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

US 64 West

Merge slight left

119 mi · 01h 59m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60 mi
223.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vilonia
02h 17m from Oak Grove Heights
Leave By
7:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oak Grove Heights and 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 Oak Grove Heights to Fort Smith?

The road trip is about 283.8 miles (456.7 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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?

Vilonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.4 miles from Oak Grove Heights and 141.4 miles from Fort Smith.

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

The direct path is about 223.8 miles (360.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 60 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 7:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.91 one way or $75.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Oak Grove Heights and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Smith.

Stop Ideas Near Vilonia

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Vilonia, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vilonia.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

38 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

97 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Grove Heights and Fort Smith. Straight-line distance: 223.82 mi (360.2 km).

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#1 Oak Grove Heights

Human settlement in Greene County, Arkansas, United States of America

Population1,095
Coordinates36.1209000, -90.5106600
Altitude102
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: AR 135 (-90.510748, 36.120902)
End: Grand Avenue (-94.39855, 35.385923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 457 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.01 gal
37.91 L · about $37.91
Round trip
$75.82
20.02 gal · 75.82 L
Estimated CO2
89 kg one way
Round trip: 177.9 kg / 392 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $37.91 $75.82
Mid-grade $4.26 $42.63 $85.27
Premium $4.63 $46.30 $92.59
Diesel $5.42 $54.20 $108.41

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Oak Grove Heights and Fort Smith. The current time is 14:51:18.

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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.