How far is Perryville, AR from Fort Smith, AR?

The driving distance from Perryville, AR to Fort Smith, AR is about 123.8 miles (199.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
123.81 mi
01h 59m
Flight
93.88 mi
151.08 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.88 mi
Kilometers
151.08 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.81 mi
Kilometers
199.25 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Smith
Wed, Apr 15, 11:53 PM CDT
Return by in Perryville
Thu, Apr 16, 1:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Perryville
2026-04-15T21:53
Arrive Fort Smith
Wed, Apr 15, 11:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Perryville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Lamar
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Perryville
61.8 mi
00h 59m
To Fort Smith
62 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Perryville and Fort Smith.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Perryville and Fort Smith.

  1. 1

    Start on North Pine Street

    68 m · 12 sec · North Pine Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Aplin Street

    145 m · 15 sec · Aplin Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fourche Avenue

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Fourche Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 9

    11.4 mi · 17 min · State Highway 9

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    1851 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    99.8 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  7. 7

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

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Grand Avenue

    1259 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Grand Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Grand Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Perryville 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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 9
112 mi · 90%
I 540 South
6.53 mi · 5%
Fourche Avenue
3.44 mi · 3%
Grand Avenue
2.14 mi · 2%
Aplin Street
0.09 mi
North Pine Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 9

Merge slight left

99.8 mi · 01h 40m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.9 mi
93.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
00h 59m from Perryville
Leave By
2:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Perryville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 Perryville to Fort Smith?

The road trip is about 123.8 miles (199.3 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.8 miles from Perryville and 62 miles from Fort Smith.

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

The direct path is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 2:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.55 one way or $33.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Perryville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Smith.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Perryville and Fort Smith. Straight-line distance: 93.88 mi (151.08 km).

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#1 Perryville

City in Perry County, Arkansas

Population1,441
Coordinates35.0048100, -92.8026700
Altitude90
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: East Main Street (-92.80265, 35.004779)
End: Grand Avenue (-94.39855, 35.385923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.37 gal
16.54 L · about $16.55
Round trip
$33.10
8.74 gal · 33.08 L
Estimated CO2
38.8 kg one way
Round trip: 77.7 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.55 $33.10
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.61 $37.22
Premium $4.63 $20.21 $40.42
Diesel $5.42 $23.66 $47.33

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Perryville and Fort Smith. The current time is 21:53:49.

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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.