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

The driving distance from Mayflower, AR to Fort Smith, AR is about 137.8 miles (221.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.2 miles (185.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
137.74 mi
02h 07m
Flight
115.2 mi
185.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.2 mi
Kilometers
185.4 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.74 mi
Kilometers
221.67 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Smith
Fri, May 1, 8:28 PM CDT
Return by in Mayflower
Fri, May 1, 10:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mayflower
2026-05-01T18:20
Arrive Fort Smith
Fri, May 1, 8:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mayflower
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 Mayflower
68.8 mi
01h 03m
To Fort Smith
68.9 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
65°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Miller Street

    29 m · 6 sec · Miller Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Carroll Road

    582 ft · 29 sec · Carroll Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mayflower Bypass

    1661 ft · 33 sec · Mayflower Bypass

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    1175 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    127.4 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  7. 7

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

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Grand Avenue

    1259 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Grand Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Grand Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mayflower Bypass
128 mi · 93%
I 540 South
6.53 mi · 5%
Grand Avenue
2.14 mi · 2%
North Main Street
0.98 mi · 1%
Carroll Road
0.11 mi
Miller Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Mayflower Bypass

Merge slight left

127 mi · 02h 07m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
115.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
London
01h 03m from Mayflower
Leave By
2:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Mayflower and Chance Rain Showers near Fort Smith.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 137.8 miles (221.7 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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 68.8 miles from Mayflower and 68.9 miles from Fort Smith.

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

The direct path is about 115.2 miles (185.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 2:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.40 one way or $36.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Mayflower and Chance Rain Showers near Fort Smith.

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 Mayflower and Fort Smith. Straight-line distance: 115.2 mi (185.4 km).

Mayflower

#1 Mayflower

City in Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States

Population2,410
Coordinates34.9570300, -92.4273800
Altitude86
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: Miller Street (-92.42739, 34.956914)
End: Grand Avenue (-94.39855, 35.385923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.86 gal
18.4 L · about $18.40
Round trip
$36.81
9.72 gal · 36.8 L
Estimated CO2
43.2 kg one way
Round trip: 86.4 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.40 $36.81
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.70 $41.40
Premium $4.63 $22.48 $44.96
Diesel $5.42 $26.32 $52.63

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Mayflower and Fort Smith. The current time is 18:20:28.

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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.