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Trip from England, AR to Fort Smith, AR

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 18m

Distance

179.3 mi

289 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 6m ★
6 AM
3h 18m
8 AM
3h 42m
10 AM
3h 27m
12 PM
3h 24m
3 PM
3h 28m
5 PM
3h 41m
8 PM
3h 11m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown England, AR, AR

England, AR

Mike Bird

Trip Overview

This 179.3-mile drive from England, AR, to Fort Smith, AR, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 3 hours and 18 minutes. Designed as a single-day trip, it's a practical option for those looking to cover ground efficiently. With an estimated fuel cost of $27, this route focuses primarily on highway travel, making it a predictable and manageable experience. You'll be traveling within the Southeast region throughout your trip, so expect consistent scenery. This drive is ideal if you want a direct route with minimal fuss.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

89.7 miles from England, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 65 145.7 mi 2h 27m
Main Street 12.8 mi 19m
US 71 6.5 mi 7m
England Road 3.6 mi 5m
Old England Highway 3.5 mi 5m
East Broadway Street 2.3 mi 5m
Grand Avenue 1.9 mi 3m
Baucum Pike 1.4 mi 2m
Longest stretch: US 65 — 145.7 mi, about 2h 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between England, AR and Fort Smith, AR.

1

Start on US 165; AR 15

80 ft · 5 sec · East Fordyce Street
2

Turn right onto US 165; AR 15

13 mi · 19 min · Main Street
3

Continue on US 165

2.7 mi · 4 min · Old England Highway
4

Continue on US 165

3.6 mi · 5 min · England Road
5

Continue on US 165

0.5 mi · 46 sec · Baucum Pike
6

Continue on US 165

0.7 mi · 1 min · Old England Highway
7

Continue on US 165

0.9 mi · 1 min · Baucum Pike
8

Continue on US 70

2.3 mi · 5 min · East Broadway Street
9

Turn right onto North Locust Street

0.3 mi · 31 sec · North Locust Street
10

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 15 sec
11

Merge onto I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
12

Keep slight left at fork onto US 65

0.3 mi · 35 sec · US 65
Exit 143A Toward I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith
13

Keep slight left at fork onto US 65

145 mi · 2 hr 26 min · US 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit onto US 71

6.5 mi · 7 min · US 71
Toward I 540 South, US 71 South: Fort Smith
15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec
Exit 6 Toward Grand Avenue
16

Turn right onto Grand Avenue

1.9 mi · 3 min · Grand Avenue
17

Arrive at destination

Grand Avenue

Trip Plan

Given its 3-hour duration, this 179.3-mile trip is perfectly suited for a single day. Aim to depart in the morning to take advantage of the full day and avoid potential afternoon traffic. You'll have one primary stop indicated on this route, but with only 145.7 miles being the longest stretch, you can easily add more brief breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before embarking on the longer segments on US 65. A quick check of your tires before leaving England, AR, is always a good idea for any road trip, ensuring a smooth journey to Fort Smith, AR.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 89.7 miles from England, AR, or about 1h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 145.7 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 39 miles or 53m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 89.7 miles or 1h 44m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 42m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Smith, AR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving England, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from England, AR

This is one driving day of about 179.3 miles and 3h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from England, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 65 for about 145.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Atkins, AR, AR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Atkins, AR

90 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

North Little Rock, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Atkins, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 89.7 miles from England, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 145.7 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

George's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+14797851199

Visit website

Phở Việtnam

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fort Smith, Arkansas

0.8 mi

The Patio Café

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Conway, Arkansas

1.6 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

Crossy Coffee

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+14792858615

Visit website

Dark Side Coffee Lounge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

North Little Rock, Arkansas

0.6 mi

Panini Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fort Smith, Arkansas

2.6 mi

George's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+14797851199

Visit website

Phở Việtnam

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Hours: 10:30 am–8 pm

+14797823227

Visit website

The Patio Café

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+15013583556

Visit website

Neumeier's Whippoorwill Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14797692095

Visit website

Bobby's Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 6:30 am–7:30 pm

+15018517888

Taste & See Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+14797557414

Buenos Aires Grill & Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30

Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15019042133

Visit website

The Purple Cow Restaurant (North Little Rock)

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15019047269

Visit website

Crossy Coffee

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+14792858615

Visit website

Dark Side Coffee Lounge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

Visit website

Panini Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14797631047

River City Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

First break 3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15016611496

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Reno's Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+15013762900

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 177.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 165; AR 15 / Main Street

Turn right onto US 165; AR 15 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

7
24.9 mi into trip | ~38m in | US 65

Keep slight left at fork onto US 65 toward I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 143A Toward I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Co...
6
25.2 mi into trip | ~39m in | US 65

Keep slight left at fork onto US 65

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
170.7 mi into trip | ~3h 6m in | US 71

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

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 540 South, US 71 South: Fort Smith
5
177.2 mi into trip | ~3h 14m in

Take the exit toward Grand Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 6 Toward Grand Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$27.08 one way

$54.16 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 63 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $29.73 $59.45
premium $4.56 $32.18 $64.36
diesel $5.61 $39.59 $79.17

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 62.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 53.8 0 $18.83 $8.61
Efficient EV 44.8 0 $15.69 $7.17
EV Truck/SUV 71.7 0 $25.10 $11.48

Gas CO2

63 kg

EV CO2

21 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

England, AR

Late night in England on Tuesday

Local time

5:12 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fort Smith, AR

Late night in Fort Smith on Tuesday

Local time

5:12 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

3h 18m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 85% of the journey taking place on main roads like US 65 and US 71. You'll experience long stretches of consistent driving, including one uninterrupted segment of 145.7 miles primarily on US 65. The profile suggests a highway-centric experience, meaning you'll likely encounter well-maintained roads designed for steady progress. While not explicitly scenic, the highway nature ensures a smooth and predictable ride for the majority of your travel time.

85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 145.7 mi on US 65.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 65 and Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 165; AR 15 / Main Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 18m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 165; AR 15 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.9 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.2 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Arriving in Fort Smith, AR

Full guide →

Fort Smith is in northwest Arkansas and borders Oklahoma. It is the county seat of Sebastian County. The city has a population of 80,286 which makes it the third largest city in Arkansas behind Little Rock and Fayetteville. It is located in the River Valley of Arkansas between the Ouachita mountains in the south and the Boston and Ozark mountains of the north and a gateway city to the Ozarks.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 18m. Total distance: 179.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 145.7 miles on US 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 165; AR 15 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.9 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.2 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Fort Smith, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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