How far is Corpus Christi, TX from Fort Smith, AR?
The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Fort Smith, AR is about 667.3 miles (1073.9 km), with a travel time of about 12h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 552.9 miles (889.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 24h 17m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 12h 08m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corpus Christi and Fort Smith.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi and Fort Smith.
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Start on the route
1177 ft · 22 sec
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Take the exit slight right
1209 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left
1576 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto North Brownlee Boulevard
37 m · 2 sec · North Brownlee Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left
681 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Harbor Bridge
10.1 mi · 11 min · New Harbor Bridge
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Keep slight right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
13.7 mi · 16 min
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Continue on State Highway 89
4.1 mi · 5 min · State Highway 89
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Continue on US Highway 181
16 mi · 18 min · US Highway 181
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Continue on South 8th Street
1.3 km · 56 sec · South 8th Street
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Continue on US Highway 181 South
40.2 mi · 46 min · US Highway 181 South
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Continue on South Sunset Strip Drive
1.2 mi · 1 min · South Sunset Strip Drive
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street
71 m · 4 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Helena Road
8.4 mi · 11 min · Helena Road
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Turn straight onto State Highway 80
23.6 mi · 26 min · State Highway 80
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Continue on South Nixon Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Nixon Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 80 North
30.8 mi · 35 min · State Highway 80 North
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Continue on US 183
10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183
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Continue on South Colorado Street
4.9 mi · 9 min · South Colorado Street
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Continue on United States Highway 183
1282 ft · 17 sec · United States Highway 183
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
2447 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway
58.5 mi · 55 min · Pickle Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco
2045 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
64.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
56.2 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street
2094 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana
129 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center
2206 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana
117 m · 6 sec
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Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
1.2 km · 1 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 45, US 75: Houston, McKinney
2421 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney
2512 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 75 North: McKinney, Bryan Street East
1697 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Continue on North Central Expressway
45 mi · 48 min · North 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 Corpus Christi and Fort Smith.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
64.7 mi · 01h 06m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi to Fort Smith?
The road trip is about 667.3 miles (1073.9 km) and usually takes 12h 08m 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?
Hillsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 334.1 miles from Corpus Christi and 333.2 miles from Fort Smith.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 552.9 miles (889.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 114.4 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 $89.00 one way or $177.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 209.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Corpus Christi and Sunny near Fort Smith.
Stop Ideas Near Hillsboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic City Hall
Milford City Hall, Police Station, Municipal Court
Town Hall Estates Hillsboro
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillsboro.
Cleburne
Waco, TX
McGregor
Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Fort Smith. Straight-line distance: 552.91 mi (889.82 km).
#1 Corpus Christi
The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Corpus Christi metropolitan area.
| Population | 327,248 |
| Coordinates | 27.8005800, -97.3963800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 1074 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 22h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 16h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 19m |
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 | $89.00 | $177.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $100.13 | $200.27 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $108.12 | $216.24 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $94.04 | $188.07 |
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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