How far is London, OH from Fort Smith, AR?
The driving distance from London, OH to Fort Smith, AR is about 812.3 miles (1307.3 km), with a travel time of about 15h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 674.4 miles (1085.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 30h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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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 00m.
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
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Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between London and Fort Smith.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between London and Fort Smith.
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Start on East High Street
28 m · 7 sec · East High Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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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 West Urbana-London Road
1.4 km · 1 min · West Urbana-London Road
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Take the ramp left
1745 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
147.2 mi · 2 hr 48 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70: St Louis, Indianapolis International Airport
144.5 mi · 2 hr 40 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis
76.8 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South, I 70 West: Saint Louis
16.8 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South, I 64, IL 3, US 40 West: Louisville, Saint Louis
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 3 South: Cahokia
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 44 West, I 55 South, I 44 East: Tulsa, Memphis, Kansas City, Walnut Street
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right
13.2 mi · 17 min
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Continue on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
264.9 mi · 4 hr 48 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 South, US 71 South, MO 249 North: Neosho, Fort Smith
1447 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South, US 71 South: Neosho, Fort Smith
35.2 mi · 38 min
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Continue on Bella Vista Bypass
90.4 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Bella Vista Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West: Van Buren, Fort Smith
1596 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 540 South, US 71 South: Fort Smith
6.5 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Grand Avenue
1259 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · Grand Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between London and Fort Smith.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
Continue on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving London and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Smith.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from London to Fort Smith?
The road trip is about 812.3 miles (1307.3 km) and usually takes 15h 00m 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 405.7 miles from London and 406.6 miles from Fort Smith.
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 137.9 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 EDT. 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 $106.22 one way or $212.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 254.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between London and Fort Smith, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around London and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Smith.
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 London and Fort Smith. Straight-line distance: 674.35 mi (1085.26 km).
#1 London
City in Madison County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 10,316 |
| Coordinates | 39.8864500, -83.4482500 |
| Altitude | 321 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Smith
The second most populous city in Sebastian County, Arkansas.
| Population | 87,764 |
| Coordinates | 35.3859200, -94.3985500 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Smith (-94.39855, 35.38592)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1307 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 27h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 20h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 16h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 13h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 11h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 10h 08m |
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 | $3.71 | $106.22 | $212.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $121.62 | $243.24 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $137.33 | $274.66 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $123.40 | $246.79 |
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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