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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 53m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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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.
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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
4.6 mi · 5 min · East Buck Owens Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 289: Dallas, Pottsboro, North Texas Regional Airport
1525 ft · 42 sec
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Turn slight left onto TX 289 South: Dallas
46 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 289
29.4 mi · 35 min · State Highway 289
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Continue on North Preston Road
7.8 mi · 11 min · North Preston Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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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.
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.
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).
#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 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.
| Population | 209,980 |
| Coordinates | 33.1506700, -96.8236100 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
End: Frisco (-96.82361, 33.15067)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 411 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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