How far is Fort Smith, AR from Fort Worth, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Smith, AR to Fort Worth, TX is about 304.5 miles (490 km), with a travel time of about 05h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 248.5 miles (399.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 19m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 39m.
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.
City in Oklahoma
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Smith and Fort Worth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Smith and Fort Worth.
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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
19.7 mi · 21 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Continue straight
6.9 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Grand Praire
13.6 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Airport Freeway
1294 ft · 17 sec · Airport Freeway
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Continue on Airport Freeway
6.9 mi · 8 min · Airport Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W South, US 287 South, US 377 South: Waco
2407 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight right onto North South Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · North South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen Avenue
2710 ft · 1 min
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Continue on South Freeway
1940 ft · 47 sec · South Freeway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Smith and Fort Worth.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Fort Worth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Smith to Fort Worth?
The road trip is about 304.5 miles (490 km) and usually takes 05h 39m 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?
Atoka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.3 miles from Fort Smith and 152.2 miles from Fort Worth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 248.5 miles (399.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 56 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 5:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.67 one way or $81.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Smith and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Fort Worth.
Stop Ideas Near Atoka
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 Atoka.
Ardmore station
Pauls Valley
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Smith and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 248.52 mi (399.95 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 Fort Worth
The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 927,720 |
| Coordinates | 32.7254100, -97.3208500 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Worth (-97.32085, 32.72541)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 490 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $40.67 | $81.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $45.74 | $91.48 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $49.67 | $99.35 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $58.16 | $116.31 |
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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