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Trip from Landmark, 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

2h 59m

Distance

167.7 mi

270 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 48m ★
6 AM
2h 59m
8 AM
3h 22m
10 AM
3h 7m
12 PM
3h 5m
3 PM
3h 8m
5 PM
3h 21m
8 PM
2h 52m

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

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Landmark, AR

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Trip Overview

This 167.7-mile journey from Landmark, AR to Fort Smith, AR takes approximately 2 hours and 59 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing US 65, US 71, and I-30, this drive is a solid choice for a single-day trip, so you won't need to worry about finding overnight accommodations. With an estimated fuel cost of $25, it's an economical option for exploring the Southeast region of Arkansas. The highway-focused profile suggests a straightforward drive, making it easy to cover the distance efficiently. This route is well-suited for those who prefer consistent travel speeds and minimal detours.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

83.9 miles from Landmark, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 65 145.7 mi 2h 27m
US 71 6.5 mi 7m
I 30 4.2 mi 5m
Arch Street 3.2 mi 5m
West Dixon Road 3 mi 5m
I 530 2.7 mi 2m
Grand Avenue 1.9 mi 3m
Shamburger Lane <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 65 — 145.7 mi, about 2h 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Atwood Road

35 ft · 3 sec · Atwood Road
2

Turn left onto AR 367

3.2 mi · 5 min · Arch Street
3

Turn right onto AR 338

3.0 mi · 5 min · West Dixon Road
4

Turn left onto Shamburger Lane

201 ft · 5 sec · Shamburger Lane
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 23 sec
6

Merge onto I 530; US 65; US 167

2.7 mi · 2 min · I 530; US 65; US 167
7

Continue on I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167

4.2 mi · 5 min · I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
8

Keep slight left at fork onto US 65

0.3 mi · 35 sec · US 65
Exit 143A Toward I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith
9

Keep slight left at fork onto US 65

145 mi · 2 hr 26 min · US 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit onto US 71

6.5 mi · 7 min · US 71
Toward I 540 South, US 71 South: Fort Smith
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec
Exit 6 Toward Grand Avenue
12

Turn right onto Grand Avenue

1.9 mi · 3 min · Grand Avenue
13

Arrive at destination

Grand Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the 2 hour and 59 minute duration, this 167.7-mile trip is comfortably manageable as a single-day excursion. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight hours and allow for an unplanned stop if needed, though with only one suggested stop, flexibility is key. The estimated fuel cost of $25 means you can budget with confidence, but it's always wise to top off your tank before embarking, especially before tackling the longest stretch on US 65. Pay attention to signage as you transition between US 65, US 71, and I-30 to ensure you stay on the most direct path to Fort Smith.

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 83.9 miles from Landmark, AR, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 145.7 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 37 miles or 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 83.9 miles or 1h 31m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 25m

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 Landmark, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Landmark, AR

This is one driving day of about 167.7 miles and 2h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Landmark, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 65 for about 145.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Atkins, AR, AR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Atkins, AR

84 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

Maumelle, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Atkins, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 83.9 miles from Landmark, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 145.7 miles.

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

Visit website

Phở Việtnam

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fort Smith, Arkansas

0.8 mi

Chick-fil-A

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Russellville, Arkansas

1.1 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

Chick-fil-A

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour Inexpensiv

Russellville, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+14799670220

Visit website

Old South Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Russellville, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+14799683789

Visit website

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

The Purple Cow Restaurant (North Little Rock)

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

First break 3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15019047269

Visit website

Crosswoods Restaurant & Sports Club

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Final third 4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour Moderately

Clarksville, Arkansas

Hours: 3 pm–12 am

+14797548080

Visit website

Lewis' Family Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+14796464309

Tesla Supercharger

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

Early stretch 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 165.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | AR 367 / Arch Street

Turn left onto AR 367 / Arch Street

Navigation decision point

7
13.3 mi into trip | ~19m in | US 65

Keep slight left at fork onto US 65 toward I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 143A Toward I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Co...
6
13.6 mi into trip | ~20m in | US 65

Keep slight left at fork onto US 65

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
159.1 mi into trip | ~2h 47m in | US 71

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

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 540 South, US 71 South: Fort Smith
5
165.6 mi into trip | ~2h 54m in

Take the exit toward Grand Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 6 Toward Grand Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.33 one way

$50.65 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 59 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $27.80 $55.61
premium $4.56 $30.10 $60.20
diesel $5.61 $37.03 $74.05

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 58.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 50.3 0 $17.61 $8.05
Efficient EV 41.9 0 $14.67 $6.71
EV Truck/SUV 67.1 0 $23.48 $10.73

Gas CO2

59 kg

EV CO2

20 kg (66% 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

Landmark, AR

Late night in Landmark on Tuesday

Local time

3:06 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fort Smith, AR

Late night in Fort Smith on Tuesday

Local time

3:06 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 59m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this 167.7-mile route, with 95% of the drive taking place on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 145.7 miles, primarily on US 65, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. While the majority of the drive is on well-maintained highways like US 71 and I-30, the initial or final segments might offer a slightly different feel as you transition to or from your starting point. This blend ensures a largely efficient travel time, minimizing slower, more winding sections.

95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 145.7 mi on US 65.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 65 and US 71. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AR 367 / Arch Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 59m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (AR 367 / Arch Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.6 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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 2h 59m. Total distance: 167.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 145.7 miles on US 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (AR 367 / Arch Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.6 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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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