How far is Carrollton, TX from Fort Smith, AR?
The driving distance from Carrollton, TX to Fort Smith, AR is about 274.4 miles (441.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 220.3 miles (354.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 05h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
High school in Stringtown, Atoka County, Oklahoma
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carrollton and Fort Smith.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carrollton and Fort Smith.
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Start on East Belt Line Road
5 m · 6 sec · East Belt Line Road
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Turn left onto South Josey Lane
881 ft · 23 sec · South Josey Lane
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Turn slight left
50 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight left
21 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
56 m · 15 sec
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Turn uturn onto South Josey Lane
1214 ft · 33 sec · South Josey Lane
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Continue on North Josey Lane
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Josey Lane
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Turn slight right
49 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto East Trinity Mills Road
144 m · 9 sec · East Trinity Mills Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward PGBT East
1411 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
11.1 mi · 12 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right
1138 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
28.6 mi · 31 min · Central Expressway
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Continue on South Henry Hynds Expressway
10.1 mi · 10 min · South Henry Hynds Expressway
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Continue on South Sam Rayburn Freeway
28.4 mi · 30 min · South Sam Rayburn Freeway
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Continue on US 69 North, US 75 North: Durant
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue on US 69 North, US 75 North: Durant
26.4 mi · 29 min
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Continue on US 69 North, US 75 North: Atoka
5.9 mi · 6 min
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Continue on South Jefferson Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Street
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Continue straight
36.1 mi · 42 min
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Continue straight
11.6 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight left to continue on South George Nigh Expressway
40.5 mi · 45 min · South George Nigh Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East: Fort Smith
3139 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
59.7 mi · 1 hr 1 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 Carrollton and Fort Smith.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
59.7 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Carrollton and Sunny near Fort Smith.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carrollton to Fort Smith?
The road trip is about 274.4 miles (441.6 km) and usually takes 05h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Stringtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.3 miles from Carrollton and 137.1 miles from Fort Smith.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 220.3 miles (354.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.1 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.58 one way or $73.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Carrollton and Sunny near Fort Smith.
Stop Ideas Near Stringtown
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 Stringtown.
Ardmore station
Pauls Valley
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carrollton and Fort Smith. Straight-line distance: 220.28 mi (354.5 km).
#1 Carrollton
The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas.
| Population | 139,892 |
| Coordinates | 32.9537300, -96.8902800 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| 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: 442 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 25m |
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 | $3.78 | $36.58 | $73.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.16 | $82.32 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $44.44 | $88.88 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $38.65 | $77.30 |
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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