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Trip from Danville, AR to Fort Smith, AR

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 48m

Distance

70.4 mi

113 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 40m ★
6 AM
1h 48m
8 AM
2h 4m
10 AM
1h 54m
12 PM
1h 52m
3 PM
1h 55m
5 PM
2h 3m
8 PM
1h 43m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Danville, AR, AR

Danville, AR

Andrea Piacquadio

Trip Overview

Danville, AR to Fort Smith, AR is 70.4 miles and takes about 1h 48m via AR 10 and US 71, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Arkansas, connecting two points in the Southeast region. You'll find this route is primarily highway-focused, making for a straightforward trip. With a duration under two hours, it’s a perfect option for a quick transit or a day trip, offering minimal travel time between these two Arkansas locales.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

35.2 miles from Danville, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
AR 10 55.2 mi 1h 23m
US 71 9.8 mi 14m
Old Greenwood Road 2.3 mi 4m
Main Street 1 mi 1m
North Greenwood Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
South 31st Street 0.5 mi <1m
Rogers Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Grand Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: AR 10 — 55.2 mi, about 1h 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Danville, AR and Fort Smith, AR.

1

Start on AR 27

1.0 mi · 1 min · Main Street
2

Continue on AR 10

55 mi · 1 hr 23 min · AR 10
3

Turn right onto US 71

8.2 mi · 12 min · US 71
4

Take the exit onto US 71

1.6 mi · 2 min · US 71
Toward 540 North
5

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 37 sec
Toward Greenwood Road
6

Turn left onto AR 45

2.1 mi · 3 min · Old Greenwood Road
7

Continue on South 31st Street

0.5 mi · 54 sec · South 31st Street
8

Continue on Old Greenwood Road

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Old Greenwood Road
9

Turn left onto AR 22

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Rogers Avenue
10

Turn right onto North Greenwood Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Greenwood Avenue
11

Turn right onto Grand Avenue

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Grand Avenue
12

Arrive at destination

Grand Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the short drive time of under two hours, you have a lot of flexibility with when to depart. Leaving in the morning or afternoon will allow you to easily complete this trip within a single day. You won't need to worry about extensive stops, though keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is always wise; the estimated fuel cost is around $11. The longest stretch without a significant road change is over 55 miles, so plan accordingly if you prefer to break up longer segments, though it's unlikely to be necessary on this route.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 35.2 miles from Danville, AR, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.2 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 15 miles or 22m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 35.2 miles or 53m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Smith, AR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Danville, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Danville, AR

This is one driving day of about 70.4 miles and 1h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Danville, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on AR 10 for about 55.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Arkansas, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Charleston, AR

35 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Blue Mountain, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Booneville, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.2 miles from Danville, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

George's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+14797851199

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Phở Việtnam

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fort Smith, Arkansas

0.8 mi

Mel's HWY 10 Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Magazine, Arkansas

0.7 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

Crossy Coffee

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+14792858615

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Memory Lane Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Belleville, Arkansas

0.6 mi

Our Place Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Booneville, Arkansas

1.5 mi

George's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+14797851199

Visit website

Phở Việtnam

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Hours: 10:30 am–8 pm

+14797823227

Visit website

Mel's HWY 10 Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Early stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Magazine, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+14799692233

Lewis' Family Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+14796464309

Neumeier's Whippoorwill Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14797692095

Visit website

Taste & See Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+14797557414

The Skycrest Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Paris, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+14799638502

Visit website

Crossy Coffee

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+14792858615

Visit website

Memory Lane Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Belleville, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+14794932414

Visit website

Our Place Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Booneville, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+14798498346

Panini Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14797631047

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 56.2 and 69.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
56.2 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in | US 71

Turn right onto US 71

Navigation decision point

4
64.5 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in | US 71

Take the exit onto US 71 toward 540 North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward 540 North
4
66.1 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in

Take the exit toward Greenwood Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward Greenwood Road
4
66.3 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in | AR 45 / Old Greenwood Road

Turn left onto AR 45 / Old Greenwood Road

Navigation decision point

3
69.1 mi into trip | ~1h 45m in | AR 22 / Rogers Avenue

Turn left onto AR 22 / Rogers Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.63 one way

$21.26 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $11.67 $23.34
premium $4.56 $12.64 $25.27
diesel $5.61 $15.54 $31.09

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.1 0 $7.39 $3.38
Efficient EV 17.6 0 $6.16 $2.82
EV Truck/SUV 28.2 0 $9.86 $4.51

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Danville, AR

Late night in Danville on Tuesday

Local time

3:57 AM

CDT

Current temp

45°F

Clear

0 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Fort Smith, AR

Late night in Fort Smith on Tuesday

Local time

3:57 AM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Clear

0 mph 0% chance Live forecast

77°F

Charleston, AR

35 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 48m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is overwhelmingly highway-focused, with 92% of the journey on faster roads. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 55.2 miles primarily on AR 10, offering a consistent pace. The route transitions to US 71 and then Old Greenwood Road as you approach Fort Smith. Expect a smooth and direct experience, largely free from the complexities of local traffic, allowing for an efficient transit.

92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55.2 mi on AR 10.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AR 10 and US 71. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 56.2 miles in near US 71.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Danville, AR to Fort Smith, AR is easy. At 1h 48m with 92% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 56.2 miles (US 71): Navigation decision point; at 64.5 miles (US 71): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 66.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

About the Cities

Arriving in Fort Smith, AR

Full guide →

Fort Smith is in northwest Arkansas and borders Oklahoma. It is the county seat of Sebastian County. The city has a population of 80,286 which makes it the third largest city in Arkansas behind Little Rock and Fayetteville. It is located in the River Valley of Arkansas between the Ouachita mountains in the south and the Boston and Ozark mountains of the north and a gateway city to the Ozarks.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 48m. Total distance: 70.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 55.2 miles on AR 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 56.2 miles (US 71): Navigation decision point; at 64.5 miles (US 71): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 66.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fort Smith, AR before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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