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

The driving distance from Tontitown, AR to Fort Smith, AR is about 67.9 miles (109.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
67.9 mi
01h 08m
Flight
55.49 mi
89.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.49 mi
Kilometers
89.31 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.9 mi
Kilometers
109.27 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Smith
Sat, May 2, 4:12 PM CDT
Return by in Tontitown
Sat, May 2, 5:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tontitown
2026-05-02T15:04
Arrive Fort Smith
Sat, May 2, 4:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tontitown
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
Winslow
AR

City in Washington County, Arkansas, United States

From Tontitown
33.8 mi
00h 34m
To Fort Smith
34.1 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph N
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1441 ft · 1 min

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Henri de Tonti Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · East Henri de Tonti Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on West Sunset Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Sunset Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the exit right

    1291 ft · 16 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    51.4 mi · 53 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West: Van Buren, Fort Smith

    1596 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

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

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Grand Avenue

    1259 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Grand Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Grand Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Sunset Avenue
53 mi · 78%
I 540 South
6.53 mi · 10%
I 40 West
4.58 mi · 7%
Grand Avenue
2.14 mi · 3%
East Henri de Tonti Boulevard
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Sunset Avenue

Merge slight left

51.4 mi · 00h 53m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
55.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winslow
00h 34m from Tontitown
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tontitown and Mostly Sunny near Fort Smith.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tontitown to Fort Smith?

The road trip is about 67.9 miles (109.3 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Winslow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.8 miles from Tontitown and 34.1 miles from Fort Smith.

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

The direct path is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 4:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.09 one way or $18.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tontitown and Mostly Sunny near Fort Smith.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tontitown and Fort Smith. Straight-line distance: 55.49 mi (89.31 km).

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#1 Tontitown

Township in Washington County, Arkansas

Population6,065
Coordinates36.1778600, -94.2335400
Altitude393
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: (-94.233525, 36.178251)
End: Grand Avenue (-94.39855, 35.385923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.4 gal
9.07 L · about $9.09
Round trip
$18.18
4.8 gal · 18.14 L
Estimated CO2
21.3 kg one way
Round trip: 42.7 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.09 $18.18
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.22 $20.44
Premium $4.63 $11.10 $22.20
Diesel $5.42 $13.00 $25.99

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Tontitown and Fort Smith. The current time is 15:04:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.