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

The driving distance from Piney, AR to Fort Smith, AR is about 125.5 miles (202 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.4 miles (151.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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
125.52 mi
02h 27m
Flight
94.42 mi
151.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.42 mi
Kilometers
151.95 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.52 mi
Kilometers
202.01 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Smith
Sun, May 31, 1:22 PM CDT
Return by in Piney
Sun, May 31, 3:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Piney
2026-05-31T10:54
Arrive Fort Smith
Sun, May 31, 1:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Piney
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
Waldron
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Piney
61.7 mi
01h 13m
To Fort Smith
63.8 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
92°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    36 m · 15 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Thornton Ferry Road

    66 m · 10 sec · Thornton Ferry Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Albert Pike Road

    63 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Albert Pike Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    54.4 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward 540 North

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Greenwood Road

    1202 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Old Greenwood Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Old Greenwood Road

  9. 9

    Continue on South 31st Street

    2637 ft · 55 sec · South 31st Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Old Greenwood Road

    1187 ft · 28 sec · Old Greenwood Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Rogers Avenue

    1729 ft · 46 sec · Rogers Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Greenwood Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Greenwood Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Grand Avenue

    1391 ft · 28 sec · Grand Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Piney and Fort Smith.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Albert Pike Road
63 mi · 50%
Old Greenwood Road
2.32 mi · 2%
540 North
1.62 mi · 1%
North Greenwood Avenue
0.7 mi · 1%
South 31st Street
0.5 mi
Rogers Avenue
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

Albert Pike Road

Turn left onto Albert Pike Road

63 mi · 01h 15m

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
02h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.1 mi
94.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waldron
01h 13m from Piney
Leave By
1:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Piney 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 Piney to Fort Smith?

The road trip is about 125.5 miles (202 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Waldron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.7 miles from Piney and 63.8 miles from Fort Smith.

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

The direct path is about 94.4 miles (151.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.78 one way or $33.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Piney and Sunny near Fort Smith.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Piney and Fort Smith. Straight-line distance: 94.42 mi (151.95 km).

Piney

#1 Piney

Census-designated place in Garland County, Arkansas

Population1,484
Coordinates34.5031400, -93.1260200
Altitude128
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: (-93.126081, 34.503091)
End: Grand Avenue (-94.39855, 35.385923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.43 gal
16.77 L · about $16.78
Round trip
$33.55
8.86 gal · 33.54 L
Estimated CO2
39.4 kg one way
Round trip: 78.7 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.78 $33.55
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.87 $37.73
Premium $4.63 $20.49 $40.98
Diesel $5.42 $23.99 $47.98

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Piney and Fort Smith. The current time is 10:54:55.

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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.