How far is Fort Smith, AR from Arlington, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Smith, AR to Arlington, TX is about 296.2 miles (476.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 240 miles (386.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 04m 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
Driving 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 32m.
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.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Smith and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Smith and Arlington.
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Start on Grand Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn slight right onto North B Street
2376 ft · 1 min · North B Street
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Turn left onto North 3rd Street
736 ft · 25 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Garrison Avenue
6 mi · 9 min · Garrison Avenue
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Take the exit slight left toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
1276 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
60 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 69 South: Eufaula, McAlester, Dallas
1445 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
90.9 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Continue on South Big Bend Road
9.8 mi · 11 min · South Big Bend Road
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Continue on US 69 South, US 75 South: Durant
97.4 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 635
1474 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 635 West
1.4 km · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 635 TEXpress West
2217 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 635 TEXpress
3.5 mi · 3 min · I 635 TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward PGBT Toll South: President George Bush Turnpike, Las Colinas Boulevard
2244 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PGBT South: President George Bush Turnpike South
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
12 mi · 13 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Fort Worth
1119 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 157: Collins Street
1490 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto Wet N Wild Way
2742 ft · 59 sec · Wet N Wild Way
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Turn left onto North Center Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · North Center Street
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Turn right onto West Abram Street
90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Smith and Arlington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 69 South
Continue on US 69 South, US 75 South: Durant
97.4 mi · 01h 43m
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 Fort Smith and Mostly Sunny near Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Smith to Arlington?
The road trip is about 296.2 miles (476.7 km) and usually takes 05h 32m 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 148.2 miles from Fort Smith and 148 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 240 miles (386.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.2 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 5:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.57 one way or $79.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Smith and Mostly Sunny near Arlington.
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 Fort Smith and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 239.94 mi (386.15 km).
#1 Fort Smith
The second most populous city in Sebastian County, Arkansas.
| Population | 87,764 |
| Coordinates | 35.3859200, -94.3985500 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arlington
The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 398,864 |
| Coordinates | 32.7356900, -97.1080700 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 477 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 41m |
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 | $3.79 | $39.57 | $79.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $44.51 | $89.01 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $48.33 | $96.66 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $56.59 | $113.17 |
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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