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

The driving distance from Fort Smith, AR to Grapevine, TX is about 280.1 miles (450.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 228.4 miles (367.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 26m 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
280.06 mi
05h 13m
Flight
228.37 mi
367.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.37 mi
Kilometers
367.52 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
280.06 mi
Kilometers
450.71 km
Drive Time
05h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grapevine
Fri, Jun 19, 4:08 PM CDT
Return by in Fort Smith
Fri, Jun 19, 9:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Smith
2026-06-19T10:55
Arrive Grapevine
Fri, Jun 19, 4:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:13 AM to 1:13 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
6:34 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
Stringtown
OK

High school in Stringtown, Atoka County, Oklahoma

From Fort Smith
140.1 mi
02h 36m
To Grapevine
140 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Juneteenth

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Jun 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
92°F
Juneteenth

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Jun 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    79.5 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SRT Toll South: Sam Rayburn Tollway

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Sam Rayburn Tollway

    19.7 mi · 21 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Grapevine Mills Trail, Bass Pro Drive, Bethel Road

    2325 ft · 57 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Grapevine Mills Trail

    99 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Highway 26

    2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 26

  19. 19

    Continue on East Northwest Highway

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Northwest Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2443 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Hudgins Street

    30 m · 4 sec · East Hudgins Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Hudgins Street

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 69 South
171 mi · 61%
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
60 mi · 21%
Sam Rayburn Tollway
27 mi · 10%
South Big Bend Road
9.82 mi · 4%
Garrison Avenue
6 mi · 2%
State Highway 26
2.02 mi · 1%
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
05h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.7 mi
228.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stringtown
02h 36m from Fort Smith
Leave By
6:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Smith and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grapevine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 280.1 miles (450.7 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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 140.1 miles from Fort Smith and 140 miles from Grapevine.

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

The direct path is about 228.4 miles (367.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.7 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 6:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.42 one way or $74.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Smith and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grapevine.

Stop Ideas Near Stringtown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Stringtown, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stringtown.

RAIL

Ardmore station

104 mi away
251 East Main St.
RAIL

Pauls Valley

111 mi away
East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Smith and Grapevine. Straight-line distance: 228.37 mi (367.52 km).

Fort Smith

#1 Fort Smith

The second most populous city in Sebastian County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Grapevine

A city in Tarrant County, Texas.

Population55,780
Coordinates32.9342900, -97.0780700
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Smith (-94.39855, 35.38592)
End: Grapevine (-97.07807, 32.93429)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 451 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.88 gal
37.41 L · about $37.42
Round trip
$74.83
19.76 gal · 74.82 L
Estimated CO2
87.8 kg one way
Round trip: 175.6 kg / 387 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $37.42 $74.83
Mid-grade $4.26 $42.08 $84.16
Premium $4.63 $45.70 $91.39
Diesel $5.42 $53.50 $107.00

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 · Jun 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Smith and Grapevine. The current time is 10:55:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.