Origin
Mulberry, AR
Late night in Mulberry on Tuesday
Local time
3:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mulberry, AR to Fort Smith, AR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
25.3 mi
41 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mulberry, AR
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Mulberry and Fort Smith, Arkansas, this 25.3-mile trip is a straightforward task. Expect to spend about 31 minutes behind the wheel, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight planning. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, it is an incredibly budget-friendly way to move across the Southeast region. The route is highly efficient, relying primarily on major thoroughfares to get you from point A to point B. Whether you are commuting or just passing through, this short stretch is designed for utility and speed rather than leisure. You can easily complete this journey in a single morning or afternoon, leaving you plenty of flexibility for the rest of your day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 12 mi | 11m |
| US 71 | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| Mulberry Highway West | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Grand Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Mulberry Highway 64 West | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Georgia Ridge Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West 6th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 12 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mulberry, AR and Fort Smith, AR.
1
Start on East 5th Street
88 ft
·
6 sec
·
East 5th Street
2
Turn right onto AR 917
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Turn left onto US 64
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
West 6th Street
4
Turn straight onto US 64
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Mulberry Highway 64 West
5
Continue on US 64
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Mulberry Highway West
6
Turn right onto Georgia Ridge Drive
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Georgia Ridge Drive
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
8
Merge onto I 40
12 mi
·
11 min
·
I 40
9
Take the exit onto US 71
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
US 71
Toward I 540 South, US 71 South: Fort Smith
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 6
Toward Grand Avenue
11
Turn right onto Grand Avenue
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Grand Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
Grand Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 23.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AR 917 / North Main Street
Turn right onto AR 917 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 64 / West 6th Street
Turn left onto US 64 / West 6th Street
Navigation decision point
3
3.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Georgia Ridge Drive
Turn right onto Georgia Ridge Drive
Navigation decision point
5
16.6 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
23.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward Grand Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 6
Toward Grand Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.82 one way
$7.64 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.19 | $8.39 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.54 | $9.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.59 | $11.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.21 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.54 | $1.62 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Fort Smith, AR
Late night in Fort Smith on Tuesday
Local time
3:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 5 to 10 mph
15% chance
Live forecast
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
10 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
31m 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 highway-focused drive keeps you moving, with 78% of your journey spent on high-speed roads. You will rely on a combination of I-40, US-71, and Mulberry Highway West to navigate the 25.3-mile distance. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during your 12-mile run on I-40, where you can maintain a steady pace. As you transition between these main roads, the character of the drive shifts from regional highway driving to the more structured environment of the interstate. It is a functional, no-nonsense route that prioritizes efficiency over technical winding roads, ensuring a predictable experience for any driver.
78% 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: 12 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and US 71. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AR 917 / North Main 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 31m drive. You will face about 8 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 917 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 64 / West 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (Georgia Ridge Drive): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
535 ft
402 ft
Total Climb
223 ft
Total Descent
189 ft
Highest Point
535 ft
~14.4 mi in
Elevation Range
133 ft
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 31m. Total distance: 25.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12 miles on I 40. 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: near the start (AR 917 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 64 / West 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (Georgia Ridge Drive): Navigation decision point.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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