How far is Amarillo, TX from Fort Smith, AR?
The driving distance from Amarillo, TX to Fort Smith, AR is about 439.7 miles (707.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 419.2 miles (674.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 37m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Areas Of Fog
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amarillo and Fort Smith.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amarillo and Fort Smith.
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Start on East Amarillo Boulevard
11.1 mi · 13 min · East Amarillo Boulevard
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Turn right onto East US Highway 66
1.3 mi · 1 min · East US Highway 66
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Continue on East Business 40
3.2 mi · 3 min · East Business 40
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Oklahoma City
1699 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
170.8 mi · 2 hr 53 min
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Continue on Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
64.8 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Crosstown Expressway
5.8 mi · 7 min · Crosstown Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tinker Diagonal
11.8 mi · 14 min · Tinker Diagonal
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Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
75.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Continue on Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
1.4 mi · 1 min · Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
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Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
83.2 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Roland, Fort Smith
2140 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Ray Fine Boulevard
6.3 mi · 9 min · West Ray Fine Boulevard
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Turn left onto North 11th Street
1083 ft · 25 sec · North 11th Street
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Turn slight right onto Grand Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 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 Amarillo 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 East
Merge slight left
171 mi · 02h 53m
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.
Areas Of Fog leaving Amarillo 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 Amarillo to Fort Smith?
The road trip is about 439.7 miles (707.6 km) and usually takes 07h 37m 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?
Calumet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 219.3 miles from Amarillo and 220.3 miles from Fort Smith.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 419.2 miles (674.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 CDT. 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 $59.54 one way or $119.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 137.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Amarillo and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fort Smith.
Stop Ideas Near Calumet
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 Calumet.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amarillo and Fort Smith. Straight-line distance: 419.16 mi (674.58 km).
#1 Amarillo
The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.
| Population | 199,654 |
| Coordinates | 35.2220000, -101.8313000 |
| Altitude | 1118 |
| 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: 708 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 29m |
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 | $3.84 | $59.54 | $119.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $67.42 | $134.84 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $73.25 | $146.51 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $89.59 | $179.17 |
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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