How far is Stamps, AR from Fort Smith, AR?
The driving distance from Stamps, AR to Fort Smith, AR is about 218.7 miles (351.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.8 miles (239.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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 04h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Polk County, Arkansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stamps and Fort Smith.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stamps and Fort Smith.
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Start on Opera Street
20 m · 8 sec · Opera Street
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Turn left onto East Antigo Street
1.6 km · 1 min · East Antigo Street
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Continue on US Highway 82
2.6 mi · 3 min · US Highway 82
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Continue on East 1st Street
30.3 mi · 35 min · East 1st Street
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Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn left onto East 51st Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East 51st Street
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Turn right onto North State Line Avenue
18.4 mi · 25 min · North State Line Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
24.3 mi · 33 min · Main Street
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Continue straight
8 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto North Lakeside Drive
51.2 mi · 1 hr · North Lakeside Drive
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Continue straight
69.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 540 North
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Greenwood Road
1202 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Old Greenwood Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Old Greenwood Road
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Continue on South 31st Street
2637 ft · 55 sec · South 31st Street
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Continue on Old Greenwood Road
1187 ft · 28 sec · Old Greenwood Road
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Turn left onto Rogers Avenue
1729 ft · 46 sec · Rogers Avenue
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Turn right onto North Greenwood Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · North Greenwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
1391 ft · 28 sec · 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 Stamps and Fort Smith.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Lakeside Drive
Continue straight
69.9 mi · 01h 24m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Stamps 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 Stamps to Fort Smith?
The road trip is about 218.7 miles (351.9 km) and usually takes 04h 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?
Wickes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.7 miles from Stamps and 110.9 miles from Fort Smith.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.8 miles (239.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.20 one way or $58.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Stamps and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Smith.
Stop Ideas Near Wickes
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 Wickes.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stamps and Fort Smith. Straight-line distance: 148.81 mi (239.48 km).
#1 Stamps
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 1,467 |
| Coordinates | 33.3654000, -93.4951800 |
| Altitude | 94 |
| 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: 352 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
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 | $29.20 | $58.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $32.84 | $65.67 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $35.66 | $71.32 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $41.75 | $83.50 |
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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