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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
812.31 mi
15h 00m
Flight
674.35 mi
1085.26 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
674.35 mi
Kilometers
1085.26 km
Flight Time
01h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
812.31 mi
Kilometers
1307.29 km
Drive Time
15h 00m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Smith
Mon, Aug 24, 7:07 PM CDT
Return by in London
Tue, Aug 25, 11:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave London
2026-08-24T05:06
Arrive Fort Smith
Mon, Aug 24, 8:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
15h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
8:00 PM to 9:30 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in London
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Crestwood
MO

City in Missouri

From London
405.7 mi
07h 30m
To Fort Smith
406.6 mi
07h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Monday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Aug 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
98°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Aug 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East High Street

    28 m · 7 sec · East High Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Urbana-London Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · East Urbana-London Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West Urbana-London Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Urbana-London Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1745 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    147.2 mi · 2 hr 48 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70: St Louis, Indianapolis International Airport

    144.5 mi · 2 hr 40 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis

    76.8 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South, I 70 West: Saint Louis

    16.8 mi · 20 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South, I 64, IL 3, US 40 West: Louisville, Saint Louis

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 3 South: Cahokia

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    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

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    13.2 mi · 17 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

    264.9 mi · 4 hr 48 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 South, US 71 South, MO 249 North: Neosho, Fort Smith

    1447 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South, US 71 South: Neosho, Fort Smith

    35.2 mi · 38 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Bella Vista Bypass

    90.4 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Bella Vista Bypass

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West: Van Buren, Fort Smith

    1596 ft · 25 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 540 South, US 71 South: Fort Smith

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Grand Avenue

    1259 ft · 34 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Grand Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Grand Avenue

  24. 24

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
265 mi · 33%
West Urbana-London Road
148 mi · 18%
I 70
144 mi · 18%
Bella Vista Bypass
90.4 mi · 11%
I 70 West
76.8 mi · 9%
I 49 South
35.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
15h 00m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
30h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+137.9 mi
674.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crestwood
07h 30m from London
Leave By
6:00 AM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Crestwood, 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 Crestwood.

RAIL

Kirkwood

3 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

17 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

44 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

55 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between London and Fort Smith. Straight-line distance: 674.35 mi (1085.26 km).

London

#1 London

City in Madison County, Ohio, United States

Population10,316
Coordinates39.8864500, -83.4482500
Altitude321
CountryUnited States
Fort Smith

#2 Fort Smith

The second most populous city in Sebastian County, Arkansas.

Population87,764
Coordinates35.3859200, -94.3985500
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: London (-83.44825, 39.88645)
End: Fort Smith (-94.39855, 35.38592)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1307 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
28.67 gal
108.51 L · about $106.22
Round trip
$212.44
57.34 gal · 217.02 L
Estimated CO2
254.8 kg one way
Round trip: 509.6 kg / 1123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Ohio · Aug 24, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between London, OH and Fort Smith, AR. The current time in London is 05:06:47, although it is 04:06:47 in Fort Smith.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.