How far is Fort Smith, AR from Vilonia, AR?

The driving distance from Fort Smith, AR to Vilonia, AR is about 140.1 miles (225.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.4 miles (201.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
140.11 mi
02h 29m
Flight
125.37 mi
201.77 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.37 mi
Kilometers
201.77 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.11 mi
Kilometers
225.48 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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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 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vilonia
Sun, May 31, 10:14 AM CDT
Return by in Fort Smith
Sun, May 31, 12:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Smith
2026-05-31T07:45
Arrive Vilonia
Sun, May 31, 10:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Smith
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
London
AR

City in Pope County, Arkansas, United States

From Fort Smith
70 mi
01h 14m
To Vilonia
70.2 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
88°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Smith and Vilonia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Smith and Vilonia.

  1. 1

    Start on Grand Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto I 540 North, US 71 North

    1595 ft · 41 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Little Rock, Memphis

    119.2 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1242 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    65 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Oak Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Oak Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 64

    5.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 64

  9. 9

    Continue on Vilonia Bypass

    809 ft · 18 sec · Vilonia Bypass

  10. 10

    Turn left

    5.2 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Smith and Vilonia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
119 mi · 85%
I 540 North
6.04 mi · 4%
State Highway 64
5.41 mi · 4%
Grand Avenue
1.98 mi · 1%
East Oak Street
1.84 mi · 1%
US 64
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Little Rock, Memphis

119 mi · 01h 59m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
125.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
London
01h 14m from Fort Smith
Leave By
1:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fort Smith and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Vilonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Smith to Vilonia?

The road trip is about 140.1 miles (225.5 km) and usually takes 02h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

London is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70 miles from Fort Smith and 70.2 miles from Vilonia.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 125.4 miles (201.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.71 one way or $37.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Smith and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Vilonia.

Stop Ideas Near London

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around London, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to London.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

109 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

114 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Smith and Vilonia. Straight-line distance: 125.37 mi (201.77 km).

Fort Smith

#1 Fort Smith

The second most populous city in Sebastian County, Arkansas.

Population87,764
Coordinates35.3859200, -94.3985500
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Vilonia

#2 Vilonia

City in Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States of America

Population4,725
Coordinates35.0839800, -92.2079300
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Smith (-94.39855, 35.38592)
End: Vilonia (-92.20793, 35.08398)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 225 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.94 gal
18.71 L · about $18.71
Round trip
$37.42
9.88 gal · 37.42 L
Estimated CO2
43.9 kg one way
Round trip: 87.8 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.71 $37.42
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.04 $42.08
Premium $4.63 $22.85 $45.70
Diesel $5.42 $26.75 $53.50

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arkansas · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Smith and Vilonia. The current time is 07:45:22.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.