How far is Fort Smith, AR from Carrollton, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Smith, AR to Carrollton, TX is about 272.6 miles (438.7 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 14m 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.
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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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Smith and Carrollton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Smith and Carrollton.
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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
79.5 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SRT Toll South: Sam Rayburn Tollway
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Sam Rayburn Tollway
10 mi · 11 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Parkwood Boulevard, Dallas Parkway
1034 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 121
1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 121
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Turn left onto Dallas Parkway
1271 ft · 26 sec · Dallas Parkway
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Take the ramp slight left toward DNT Toll South
703 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Dallas North Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward PGBT: President George Bush Turnpike
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on PGBT West: President George Bush Turnpike
2241 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
3.7 mi · 4 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Josey Lane, McCoy Road
1745 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto East Trinity Mills Road
719 ft · 16 sec · East Trinity Mills Road
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Turn left onto North Josey Lane
2.2 mi · 5 min · North Josey Lane
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Turn left onto East Belt Line Road
97 m · 13 sec · East Belt Line Road
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Turn slight left
83 m · 17 sec
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Turn sharp left onto East Belt Line Road
155 m · 14 sec · East Belt Line Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Belt Line Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Smith and Carrollton.
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
Merge slight left
90.9 mi · 01h 46m
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 Sunny near Carrollton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Smith to Carrollton?
The road trip is about 272.6 miles (438.7 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 136.4 miles from Fort Smith and 136.2 miles from Carrollton.
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 52.3 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 6:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.43 one way or $72.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Smith and Sunny near Carrollton.
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 Carrollton. Straight-line distance: 220.28 mi (354.5 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 Carrollton
The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas.
| Population | 139,892 |
| Coordinates | 32.9537300, -96.8902800 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carrollton (-96.89028, 32.95373)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 439 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 24m |
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 | $36.43 | $72.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $40.97 | $81.94 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $44.49 | $88.99 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $52.09 | $104.18 |
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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