How far is Ola, AR from Fort Smith, AR?
The driving distance from Ola, AR to Fort Smith, AR is about 83 miles (133.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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 01h 45m.
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
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City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ola and Fort Smith.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ola and Fort Smith.
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Start on East Pennington Street
21 m · 4 sec · East Pennington Street
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Turn right onto 4th Street
14.4 mi · 17 min · 4th Street
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Continue on North State Highway 7
888 ft · 16 sec · North State Highway 7
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Continue straight
114 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Union Street
4.9 mi · 6 min · Union Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · West Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Mission Road
1316 ft · 22 sec · Mission Road
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Continue on Lakewood Drive
112 m · 10 sec · Lakewood Drive
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Take the ramp left toward I-40
1585 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
69.6 mi · 1 hr 10 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 Ola 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
Merge slight left
69.6 mi · 01h 10m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Ola 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 Ola to Fort Smith?
The road trip is about 83 miles (133.6 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Hartman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.4 miles from Ola and 31.6 miles from Fort Smith.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.10 one way or $22.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ola and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Smith.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ola and Fort Smith. Straight-line distance: 70.71 mi (113.79 km).
#1 Ola
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 1,196 |
| Coordinates | 35.0323100, -93.2232300 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| 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: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $11.10 | $22.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.48 | $24.96 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.55 | $27.10 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $15.87 | $31.73 |
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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