How far is Pikeville, KY from Fort Smith, AR?
The driving distance from Pikeville, KY to Fort Smith, AR is about 815.8 miles (1312.9 km), with a travel time of about 14h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 675.6 miles (1087.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 29h 41m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 14h 50m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pikeville and Fort Smith.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pikeville and Fort Smith.
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Start on 2nd Street
35 m · 7 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Caroline Avenue
79 m · 13 sec · Caroline Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hambley Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Hambley Boulevard
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Turn right onto Loraine Street
1017 ft · 24 sec · Loraine Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Mayo Trail
2067 ft · 35 sec · North Mayo Trail
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Take the ramp slight right
902 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
8.9 mi · 11 min
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Turn left
15.2 mi · 23 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hindman Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Hindman Highway
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Continue on East Highway 80
11.9 mi · 14 min · East Highway 80
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Continue on Martin Road
15.9 mi · 18 min · Martin Road
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Continue on Hal Rogers Parkway
94.2 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Hal Rogers Parkway
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Turn right
2233 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Bowling Green
3226 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
85.9 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Cumberland Parkway
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Continue on Cumberland Parkway
1612 ft · 20 sec · Cumberland Parkway
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Continue on Cumberland Expressway
1.2 km · 2 min · Cumberland Expressway
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Merge slight left
77.5 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Huntisville, Memphis
1735 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
1.6 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop
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Take the exit slight left toward I 40 West: Memphis
3193 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
196.4 mi · 3 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 240 West, I 40 West: Jackson Mississippi, Little Rock
680 ft · 9 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West: Little Rock
11.1 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left
280 mi · 4 hr 46 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 Pikeville and Fort Smith.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 40 West
Keep slight left
280 mi · 04h 46m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pikeville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fort Smith.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pikeville to Fort Smith?
The road trip is about 815.8 miles (1312.9 km) and usually takes 14h 50m 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?
Pleasant Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 405.3 miles from Pikeville and 410.5 miles from Fort Smith.
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 140.2 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 $115.02 one way or $230.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 255.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Pikeville and Fort Smith, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pikeville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fort Smith.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Hill
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 Pleasant Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pikeville and Fort Smith. Straight-line distance: 675.54 mi (1087.18 km).
#1 Pikeville
City and county seat of Pike County, Kentucky
| Population | 6,432 |
| Coordinates | 37.4792700, -82.5187600 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| 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: 1313 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 27h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 20h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 16h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 13h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 11h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 10h 10m |
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 | $4.00 | $115.02 | $230.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $131.28 | $262.56 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $143.89 | $287.78 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $176.11 | $352.22 |
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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