How far is Piggott, AR from Fort Smith, AR?
The driving distance from Piggott, AR to Fort Smith, AR is about 314.4 miles (505.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 245.4 miles (394.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 18m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Lonoke County, Arkansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Piggott and Fort Smith.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Piggott and Fort Smith.
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Start on the route
60 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1087 ft · 20 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Thornton Avenue
2707 ft · 46 sec · South Thornton Avenue
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Continue on East Pfeiffer Street
6.2 mi · 9 min · East Pfeiffer Street
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Continue straight
14.2 mi · 21 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Franklin Street
24 m · 2 sec · East Franklin Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Franklin Street
3.5 mi · 5 min · East Franklin Street
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1362 ft · 23 sec
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
2503 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto West Court Street
2070 ft · 41 sec · West Court Street
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Turn right onto West Kings Highway
24.5 mi · 29 min · West Kings Highway
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Take the exit left
94.7 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway
2037 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Conway
32.6 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit straight
2355 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
118.6 mi · 1 hr 59 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 Piggott and Fort Smith.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Piggott 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 Piggott to Fort Smith?
The road trip is about 314.4 miles (505.9 km) and usually takes 05h 09m 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?
Ward is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.3 miles from Piggott and 158 miles from Fort Smith.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 245.4 miles (394.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 69 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 6:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.00 one way or $84.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Piggott and Mostly Cloudy near Fort Smith.
Stop Ideas Near Ward
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 Ward.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Piggott and Fort Smith. Straight-line distance: 245.4 mi (394.93 km).
#1 Piggott
City in Clay County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 3,498 |
| Coordinates | 36.3828400, -90.1906500 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| 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: 506 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 55m |
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 | $42.00 | $84.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $47.23 | $94.46 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $51.29 | $102.58 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $60.05 | $120.10 |
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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