How far is Fort Smith, AR from Denton, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Smith, AR to Denton, TX is about 275.1 miles (442.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 216.5 miles (348.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 20m 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 10m.
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 Denton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Smith and Denton.
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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
42.1 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 82: Bonham, Gainesville
1123 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto North Sam Rayburn Freeway
2360 ft · 47 sec · North Sam Rayburn Freeway
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Turn slight right
46 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto East Highway 82
990 ft · 20 sec · East Highway 82
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Take the ramp slight left
559 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Buck Owens Freeway
19.2 mi · 21 min · East Buck Owens Freeway
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Continue on East US Highway 82
12.3 mi · 14 min · East US Highway 82
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Continue on J M Lindsay Boulevard
115 m · 10 sec · J M Lindsay Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Interstate 35
1.3 km · 1 min · North Interstate 35
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Take the ramp slight left
984 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
25.2 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 77, FM 1173, Loop 288: Denton, Krum
1051 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on North Interstate 35
1063 ft · 24 sec · North Interstate 35
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Turn left onto North Elm Street
4.9 mi · 8 min · North Elm Street
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Turn left onto West Hickory Street
58 m · 8 sec · West Hickory Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Hickory Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Smith and Denton.
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 Denton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Smith to Denton?
The road trip is about 275.1 miles (442.8 km) and usually takes 05h 10m 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 137.6 miles from Fort Smith and 137.6 miles from Denton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 216.5 miles (348.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.6 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 6:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.77 one way or $73.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Smith and Sunny near Denton.
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 Denton. Straight-line distance: 216.46 mi (348.36 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 Denton
The seventh most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 147,515 |
| Coordinates | 33.2148400, -97.1330700 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Denton (-97.13307, 33.21484)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 443 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $36.77 | $73.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $41.35 | $82.71 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $44.91 | $89.82 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $52.58 | $105.16 |
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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