Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Columbus to Fort Smith. If you're planning a road trip to Fort Smith, you can research locations to stop along the way. Make sure you check road conditions to double check the weather. Traveling with a dog or cat? Find pet-friendly stops. Camping along the way? Search for RV campgrounds. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members.
9:00 am start in Columbus
drive for about 1 hour
10:08 am Dayton
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 11:08 am
drive for about 2 hours
1:05 pm Indianapolis
stay for about 1.5 hours
and leave at 2:35 pm
drive for about 1.5 hours
3:52 pm Terre Haute (Indiana)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 4:52 pm
drive for about 2.5 hours
7:32 pm Old 66
stay overnight and leave the next day around 9:00 am
day 1 driving ≈ 7 hours
9:00 am leave from Old 66
drive for about 2.5 hours
11:42 am Rolla
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 12:42 pm
drive for about 2 hours
2:29 pm Springfield (Missouri)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 3:29 pm
drive for about 2 hours
5:20 pm Eureka Springs
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 6:20 pm
drive for about 2 hours
8:21 pm arrive in Fort Smith
day 2 driving ≈ 8.5 hours
Dayton (15 answers)
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Indianapolis (60 answers)
Indianapolis Museum of Art (4 mentions)
Indianapolis Zoo (2 mentions)
questions about Indianapolis:
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Your Favorite Holiday Events in Indianapolis
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Terre Haute (Indiana) (4 answers)
questions about Terre Haute (Indiana):
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Old 66 (2 mentions)
questions about Old 66:
Motels to stay overnight
Rolla
Springfield (Missouri) (11 answers)
questions about Springfield (Missouri):
Can't miss restaurants in Springfield?
What town is about 500 miles west of Springfield MO on Interstate 40
Eureka Springs (5 answers)
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