How far is Fort Smith, AR from London, OH?
The driving distance from Fort Smith, AR to London, OH is about 811.8 miles (1306.4 km), with a travel time of about 15h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 674.4 miles (1085.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 30h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 15h 01m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Smith and London.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Smith and London.
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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
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
46.4 mi · 47 min
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Keep slight left
19.3 mi · 21 min
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Continue straight
59.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East, I 49 North, US 71 North: Springfield, Kansas City
3060 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
264.9 mi · 4 hr 48 min · Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
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Continue on Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
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Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
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Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
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Continue on Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North, I 64 East
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 64 East, US 40 East: Chicago, Loiusville, Indianapolis
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North: Chicago, Indianapolis
3128 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight right
15.5 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Indianapolis
83.9 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Indianapolis
140.1 mi · 2 hr 36 min
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Keep slight left
75.4 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Keep slight left
24.2 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left
20.9 mi · 24 min
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Keep slight left
25.5 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 56: Mechanicsburg, London
1428 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto West Urbana-London Road
1.2 km · 1 min · West Urbana-London Road
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Continue on East Urbana-London Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · East Urbana-London Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East High Street
28 m · 3 sec · East High Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East High Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Smith and London.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
Merge slight left onto Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
265 mi · 04h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Smith and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near London.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Smith to London?
The road trip is about 811.8 miles (1306.4 km) and usually takes 15h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Crestwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 405.4 miles from Fort Smith and 406.4 miles from London.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 674.4 miles (1085.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 137.4 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $108.46 one way or $216.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 254.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fort Smith and London, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Smith and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near London.
Stop Ideas Near Crestwood
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 Crestwood.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Smith and London. Straight-line distance: 674.35 mi (1085.26 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 London
City in Madison County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 10,316 |
| Coordinates | 39.8864500, -83.4482500 |
| Altitude | 321 |
| Country | United States |
End: London (-83.44825, 39.88645)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1306 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 27h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 20h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 16h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 13h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 11h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 10h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $108.46 | $216.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $121.98 | $243.96 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $132.46 | $264.92 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $155.09 | $310.17 |
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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