How far is West Helena, AR from Fort Smith, AR?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between West Helena and Fort Smith is 220.38 miles (354.67 km).
Flight distance from West Helena, AR to Fort Smith, AR is 220.38 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 31 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 28 minutes to travel from West Helena to Fort Smith with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from West Helena, Arkansas to Fort Smith, Arkansas is: 263.93 miles (424.76 km) by car.
Driving from West Helena to Fort Smith will take approximately 04 hours 13 minutes.
#1 West Helena
City in Phillips County, Arkansas, United States of America
| Population | 7679 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°33'2"N 90°38'30"W |
| Latitude | 34.5506600 |
| Longitude | -90.6417700 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Smith
The second most populous city in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It is located on the Arkansas River in western Arkansas. Fort Smith is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Fort Smith National Historic Site and the Fort Smith Museum of History.
| Population | 87764 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°23'9"N 94°23'55"W |
| Latitude | 35.3859200 |
| Longitude | -94.3985500 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Fort Smith: Grand Avenue (-94.39855,35.385923)
Estimated Travel Time Between West Helena and Fort Smith
The distance between West Helena and Fort Smith is 425 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 43 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between West Helena and Fort Smith. The current time is 01:32:08.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 47 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 35 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 16 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 23 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 46 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 31 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 17 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 35.25 liters (9.31 gallon) of gas to cover the route between West Helena and Fort Smith.
The estimated cost of gas to go from West Helena to Fort Smith is $29.03 (diesel $39.76).
Arkansas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.12 | $3.52 | $3.88 | $4.27 |
| Total | $29.03 | $32.78 | $36.13 | $39.76 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Arkansas ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.117 (Diesel $4.269) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between West Helena and Fort Smith (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Delaware, AR to West Helena 193.54 miles (311 km)
Driving distance from Kentucky, AR to West Helena 141.19 miles (227 km)
Driving distance from New Caledonia, AR to West Helena 195.05 miles (314 km)
Driving distance from North Little Rock, AR to West Helena 110.8 miles (178 km)
