How far is Fort Smith, AR from Lake Jackson, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Smith, AR to Lake Jackson, TX is about 514.7 miles (828.3 km), with a travel time of about 10h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 443 miles (713 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 23m 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 10h 11m.
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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Halfway Point
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City in Panola County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Smith and Lake Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Smith and Lake Jackson.
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Start on Grand Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Grand Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
1540 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 71 South: Texarkana
1749 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left
128.5 mi · 2 hr 35 min
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Continue on State Highway 24/State Highway 41
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 24/State Highway 41
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Continue on State Highway 41/West Main Street
29.5 mi · 44 min · State Highway 41/West Main Street
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Continue on North State Highway 8
6.4 mi · 7 min · North State Highway 8
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Continue on North McCoy Boulevard
11.1 mi · 17 min · North McCoy Boulevard
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Turn left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn slight right onto Houston Drive
8.9 mi · 12 min · Houston Drive
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Continue on North Street
2.7 mi · 3 min · North Street
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Continue on State Highway 8
12.5 mi · 14 min · State Highway 8
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Merge slight right
119 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
57.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit right
1287 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Loop
3.1 mi · 4 min · Northwest Loop
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Take the exit slight right
1264 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right
78 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
24.8 mi · 26 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Railroad Avenue
2.6 mi · 3 min · North Railroad Avenue
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Continue on US Route 259
3 mi · 3 min · US Route 259
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Continue on US Highway 259
11.2 mi · 13 min · US Highway 259
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South: Lufkin
68 m · 6 sec
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Continue straight
128 m · 12 sec
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Continue straight
556 ft · 16 sec
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Turn left
32 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto North US Highway 59
1.1 km · 48 sec · North US Highway 59
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Continue on Northwest Stallings Drive
6.4 mi · 7 min · Northwest Stallings Drive
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Continue on Stallings Drive
2015 ft · 26 sec · Stallings Drive
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Take the exit slight right
919 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight
68 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Street
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Continue on South US Highway 59
19.4 mi · 22 min · South US Highway 59
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Take the exit slight right toward South First Street
121 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto South Medford Drive
1041 ft · 23 sec · South Medford Drive
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Turn left onto South First Street
4.1 mi · 5 min · South First Street
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Continue on US 59
1.3 mi · 2 min · US 59
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Continue on Diboll Relief Route
113.5 mi · 2 hr 5 min · Diboll Relief Route
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Continue on Southwest Freeway
3241 ft · 46 sec · Southwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 288 South: Lake Jackson, Freeport
2915 ft · 1 min
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Continue on South Freeway
1 km · 47 sec · South Freeway
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Keep slight left
14.4 mi · 17 min
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Merge slight right onto South Freeway
1312 ft · 17 sec · South Freeway
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Continue on Nolan Ryan Expressway
33.8 mi · 40 min · Nolan Ryan Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
643 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 332 East
667 ft · 15 sec · State Highway 332 East
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Turn left onto Oak Drive
1076 ft · 29 sec · Oak Drive
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Turn slight right
43 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Circle Way
1173 ft · 34 sec · Circle Way
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Turn right onto Center Way
1.2 km · 2 min · Center Way
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Turn right onto Magnolia Street
16 m · 2 sec · Magnolia Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Magnolia Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Smith and Lake Jackson.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
Turn left
128 mi · 02h 35m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Fort Smith and Chance Rain Showers near Lake Jackson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Smith to Lake Jackson?
The road trip is about 514.7 miles (828.3 km) and usually takes 10h 11m 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?
Beckville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 257 miles from Fort Smith and 257.7 miles from Lake Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 443 miles (713 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.7 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 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 $71.68 one way or $143.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 161.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Fort Smith and Chance Rain Showers near Lake Jackson.
Stop Ideas Near Beckville
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 Beckville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Smith and Lake Jackson. Straight-line distance: 443.03 mi (712.99 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 Lake Jackson
City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States
| Population | 27,063 |
| Coordinates | 29.0338600, -95.4343900 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Jackson (-95.43439, 29.03386)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 828 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 25m |
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 | $3.95 | $71.68 | $143.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.44 | $80.65 | $161.30 |
| Premium | $4.83 | $87.62 | $175.24 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $107.47 | $214.94 |
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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