How far is Fort Smith, AR from Frisco, TX?

The driving distance from Fort Smith, AR to Frisco, TX is about 255.4 miles (411.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207.4 miles (333.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
255.45 mi
04h 53m
Flight
207.41 mi
333.79 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.41 mi
Kilometers
333.79 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
255.45 mi
Kilometers
411.1 km
Drive Time
04h 53m

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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 04h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frisco
Fri, Aug 7, 5:08 AM CDT
Return by in Fort Smith
Fri, Aug 7, 10:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Smith
2026-08-07T00:15
Arrive Frisco
Fri, Aug 7, 5:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Smith
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Kiowa
OK

Human settlement in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Fort Smith
127.8 mi
02h 26m
To Frisco
127.6 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
99°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Aug 7 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
100°F
Friday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Aug 7 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Smith and Frisco.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Smith and Frisco.

  1. 1

    Start on Grand Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto North B Street

    2376 ft · 1 min · North B Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North 3rd Street

    736 ft · 25 sec · North 3rd Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Garrison Avenue

    6 mi · 9 min · Garrison Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City

    1276 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    60 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 69 South: Eufaula, McAlester, Dallas

    1445 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    90.9 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  9. 9

    Continue on South Big Bend Road

    9.8 mi · 11 min · South Big Bend Road

  10. 10

    Continue on US 69 South, US 75 South: Durant

    42.1 mi · 44 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82: Bonham, Gainesville

    1123 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto North Sam Rayburn Freeway

    2360 ft · 47 sec · North Sam Rayburn Freeway

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    46 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto East Highway 82

    990 ft · 20 sec · East Highway 82

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight left

    559 ft · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto East Buck Owens Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · East Buck Owens Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 289: Dallas, Pottsboro, North Texas Regional Airport

    1525 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto TX 289 South: Dallas

    46 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto State Highway 289

    29.4 mi · 35 min · State Highway 289

  20. 20

    Continue on North Preston Road

    7.8 mi · 11 min · North Preston Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Smith and Frisco.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 69 South
133 mi · 52%
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
60 mi · 24%
State Highway 289
29.4 mi · 12%
South Big Bend Road
9.82 mi · 4%
North Preston Road
7.82 mi · 3%
Garrison Avenue
6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48 mi
207.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kiowa
02h 26m from Fort Smith
Leave By
7:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Smith and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Frisco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Smith to Frisco?

The road trip is about 255.4 miles (411.1 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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?

Kiowa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.8 miles from Fort Smith and 127.6 miles from Frisco.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 207.4 miles (333.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 48 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 7:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.12 one way or $68.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Smith and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Frisco.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Smith and Frisco. Straight-line distance: 207.41 mi (333.79 km).

Fort Smith

#1 Fort Smith

The second most populous city in Sebastian County, Arkansas.

Population87,764
Coordinates35.3859200, -94.3985500
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Frisco

#2 Frisco

Frisco is a city in the US state of Texas located in the counties of Collin and Denton, and an affluent and rapidly developing suburb of Dallas.

Population209,980
Coordinates33.1506700, -96.8236100
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Smith (-94.39855, 35.38592)
End: Frisco (-96.82361, 33.15067)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 411 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.01 gal
34.12 L · about $34.12
Round trip
$68.24
18.02 gal · 68.24 L
Estimated CO2
80.1 kg one way
Round trip: 160.1 kg / 353 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $34.12 $68.24
Mid-grade $4.26 $38.37 $76.75
Premium $4.63 $41.67 $83.34
Diesel $5.42 $48.79 $97.58

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arkansas · Aug 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Smith and Frisco. The current time is 00:15:09.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.