How far is Fort Smith, AR from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Smith, AR to El Paso, TX is about 867.1 miles (1395.4 km), with a travel time of about 15h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 739 miles (1189.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 31h 15m 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 15h 37m.
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 Fort Smith and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Smith and El Paso.
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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
83.1 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Continue on Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 1 min · Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
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Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
75.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Southeast Expressway
13.2 mi · 15 min · Southeast Expressway
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Continue on Southwest Expressway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Southwest Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West, US 62 West: Lawton
2904 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight right onto Will Rogers Expressway
7.6 mi · 8 min · Will Rogers Expressway
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Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
60.9 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
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Continue on Pioneer Expressway
5 mi · 5 min · Pioneer Expressway
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Continue on Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
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Continue on Pioneer Expressway
6.9 mi · 7 min · Pioneer Expressway
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Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
30.2 mi · 31 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
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Continue on North Red River Expressway
5.1 mi · 5 min · North Red River Expressway
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Continue on Central Freeway
6.4 mi · 6 min · Central Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287 North: Vernon, Amarillo
935 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
841 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway
4.2 mi · 4 min · Northwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 369
1133 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto FM 369 North
6 mi · 8 min · FM 369 North
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Turn right onto Kell West Boulevard
622 ft · 11 sec · Kell West Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward US 82 West, US 277 South
1022 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kell Freeway
1902 ft · 27 sec · Kell Freeway
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Continue on Seymour Highway
34 mi · 37 min · Seymour Highway
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Continue straight
6.7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 82, US 183 Business: Seymour, Lubbock
2000 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto US Highway 82
1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 82
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Continue on North Main Street
3174 ft · 45 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East California Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · East California Street
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Continue on US Highway 82 West
93.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min · US Highway 82 West
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Continue on West Highway 82
24.4 mi · 26 min · West Highway 82
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Continue on East Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 82
7.3 mi · 7 min · US Highway 82
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Continue on 4th Street
1.6 km · 1 min · 4th Street
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Continue on US Highway 82
24.7 mi · 27 min · US Highway 82
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Turn straight onto Parkway Drive
2.5 mi · 4 min · Parkway Drive
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Continue on Marsha Sharp Freeway
26.3 mi · 30 min · Marsha Sharp Freeway
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Continue straight
15 mi · 17 min
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Continue on Seagraves Road
40.4 mi · 43 min · Seagraves Road
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Turn right onto West Avenue A
1394 ft · 18 sec · West Avenue A
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Continue on Hobbs Highway
27.5 mi · 31 min · Hobbs Highway
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Continue on North Marland Boulevard
1.3 mi · 1 min · North Marland Boulevard
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Continue on East Marland Street
3007 ft · 45 sec · East Marland Street
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Continue on West Marland Boulevard
2.5 mi · 3 min · West Marland Boulevard
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Continue on West Carlsbad Highway
39.6 mi · 45 min · West Carlsbad Highway
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Continue on Hobbs Highway
20.4 mi · 22 min · Hobbs Highway
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Continue on East Greene Street
6.5 mi · 8 min · East Greene Street
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Turn left onto South Canal Street
2 mi · 3 min · South Canal Street
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Turn slight right onto National Parks Highway
33.5 mi · 38 min · National Parks Highway
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Continue on US Highway 62
102.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US Highway 62
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Continue on Montana Avenue
21.4 mi · 27 min · Montana Avenue
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Turn slight left onto East Paisano Drive
2489 ft · 40 sec · East Paisano Drive
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Turn right onto Gateway Boulevard West
50 m · 3 sec · Gateway Boulevard West
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West
1049 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown
851 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue
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Turn left onto North Mesa Street
1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Smith and El Paso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US Highway 62
Continue on US Highway 62
102 mi · 01h 46m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Smith and Sunny near El Paso.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Smith to El Paso?
The road trip is about 867.1 miles (1395.4 km) and usually takes 15h 37m 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?
Paducah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 433.1 miles from Fort Smith and 433.9 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 739 miles (1189.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 128.1 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 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 $115.84 one way or $231.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 271.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fort Smith and El Paso, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Smith and Sunny near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Smith and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 739.03 mi (1189.35 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 El Paso
The twenty-third most populous city in the United States and the center of the El Paso metropolitan area.
| Population | 681,534 |
| Coordinates | 31.7587200, -106.4869300 |
| Altitude | 1133 |
| Country | United States |
End: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1395 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 28h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 21h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 17h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 14h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 12h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 10h 49m |
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 | $115.84 | $231.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $130.28 | $260.57 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $141.48 | $282.96 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $165.64 | $331.29 |
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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