How far is Fort Smith, AR from Pikeville, KY?
The driving distance from Fort Smith, AR to Pikeville, KY is about 814.4 miles (1310.7 km), with a travel time of about 14h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 675.6 miles (1087.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 29h 35m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 14h 47m.
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.
Human settlement in Carroll County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Smith and Pikeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Smith and Pikeville.
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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
124.3 mi · 2 hr 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Blues Highway
1.3 km · 58 sec · Blues Highway
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Keep slight left
18 mi · 22 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Nashville, Knoxville
197.9 mi · 3 hr 34 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Louisville
1986 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on Downtown Loop
1.7 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville
8.9 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
1170 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left
69.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Somerset, Glasgow
2467 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
85.6 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Cumberland Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 914: Somerset, Burnside
1523 ft · 32 sec
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Continue straight
2045 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left
124.8 mi · 2 hr 25 min
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Turn right
15.2 mi · 23 min
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Take the ramp straight
53 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left
8.9 mi · 11 min
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Turn right
67 m · 7 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Mayo Trail
1.1 km · 60 sec · North Mayo Trail
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Turn right onto Loraine Street
924 ft · 23 sec · Loraine Street
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Turn left onto Hambley Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Hambley Boulevard
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Turn left onto Division Street
82 m · 9 sec · Division Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
94 m · 9 sec · 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Smith and Pikeville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 40 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Nashville, Knoxville
198 mi · 03h 34m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Fort Smith and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pikeville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Smith to Pikeville?
The road trip is about 814.4 miles (1310.7 km) and usually takes 14h 47m 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?
Clarksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 404.6 miles from Fort Smith and 409.8 miles from Pikeville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 675.6 miles (1087.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 138.8 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 $113.44 one way or $226.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 255.4 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 Pikeville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Fort Smith and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pikeville.
Stop Ideas Near Clarksburg
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 Clarksburg.
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Fulton
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Smith and Pikeville. Straight-line distance: 675.54 mi (1087.18 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 Pikeville
City and county seat of Pike County, Kentucky
| Population | 6,432 |
| Coordinates | 37.4792700, -82.5187600 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pikeville (-82.51876, 37.47927)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1311 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 27h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 20h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 16h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 13h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 11h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 10h 09m |
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 | $3.95 | $113.44 | $226.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.44 | $127.63 | $255.27 |
| Premium | $4.83 | $138.67 | $277.34 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $170.08 | $340.17 |
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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