How far is Fort Smith, AR from England, AR?
The driving distance from Fort Smith, AR to England, AR is about 181.4 miles (291.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.3 miles (240.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pope County, Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Smith and England.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Smith and England.
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Start on Grand Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto I 540 North, US 71 North
1595 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Little Rock, Memphis
147.4 mi · 2 hr 29 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Memphis
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right
990 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right
2830 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto East Belt Freeway
2.8 mi · 3 min · East Belt Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 165: Scott, England
1804 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right
49 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto England Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · England Road
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Continue on Old England Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Old England Highway
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Continue on US 165
12.4 mi · 18 min · US 165
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Continue on North Main Street
2490 ft · 52 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Fordyce Street
24 m · 1 sec · East Fordyce Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Fordyce Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Smith and England.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Little Rock, Memphis
147 mi · 02h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Smith and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near England.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Smith to England?
The road trip is about 181.4 miles (291.9 km) and usually takes 03h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pottsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.6 miles from Fort Smith and 90.8 miles from England.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.3 miles (240.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.24 one way or $48.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Smith and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near England.
Stop Ideas Near Pottsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pottsville.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Smith and England. Straight-line distance: 149.35 mi (240.35 km).
#1 Fort Smith
The second most populous city in Sebastian County, Arkansas.
| Population | 87,764 |
| Coordinates | 35.3859200, -94.3985500 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
#2 England
City in Lonoke County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 2,659 |
| Coordinates | 34.5442600, -91.9690300 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| Country | United States |
End: England (-91.96903, 34.54426)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 292 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $24.24 | $48.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $27.26 | $54.52 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $29.60 | $59.20 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $34.66 | $69.31 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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