How far is Fort Smith, AR from Lewisville, AR?

The driving distance from Fort Smith, AR to Lewisville, AR is about 212.4 miles (341.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.7 miles (237.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 48m 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
212.43 mi
04h 24m
Flight
147.7 mi
237.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.7 mi
Kilometers
237.7 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
212.43 mi
Kilometers
341.87 km
Drive Time
04h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewisville
Sat, Apr 18, 8:33 AM CDT
Return by in Fort Smith
Sat, Apr 18, 12:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Smith
2026-04-18T04:09
Arrive Lewisville
Sat, Apr 18, 8:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 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
8:12 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
Wickes
AR

Human settlement in Polk County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Fort Smith
106.3 mi
02h 12m
To Lewisville
106.2 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Grand Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    1540 ft · 38 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 71 South: Texarkana

    1749 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left

    121.2 mi · 2 hr 24 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Collin Raye Drive

    8 mi · 11 min · East Collin Raye Drive

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    42.8 mi · 58 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Realtor Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Realtor Avenue

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    44 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Jefferson Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Jefferson Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East 9th Street

    28.9 mi · 34 min · East 9th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Spruce Street

    1135 ft · 32 sec · Spruce Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spruce Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Collin Raye Drive
50.8 mi · 24%
East 9th Street
28.9 mi · 14%
Grand Avenue
7.42 mi · 3%
Jefferson Avenue
2.7 mi · 1%
Realtor Avenue
0.84 mi
US 71 South
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

121 mi · 02h 24m

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 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.7 mi
147.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wickes
02h 12m from Fort Smith
Leave By
8:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Smith and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lewisville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 212.4 miles (341.9 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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?

Wickes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.3 miles from Fort Smith and 106.2 miles from Lewisville.

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

The direct path is about 147.7 miles (237.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.7 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 8:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.40 one way or $56.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Smith and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lewisville.

Stop Ideas Near Wickes

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wickes, 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 Wickes.

RAIL

Hope

99 mi away
100 East Division Street
RAIL

Texarkana

102 mi away
100 East Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Smith and Lewisville. Straight-line distance: 147.7 mi (237.7 km).

Fort Smith

#1 Fort Smith

The second most populous city in Sebastian County, Arkansas.

Population87,764
Coordinates35.3859200, -94.3985500
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lewisville

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,110
Coordinates33.3584600, -93.5776800
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Smith (-94.39855, 35.38592)
End: Lewisville (-93.57768, 33.35846)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 342 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.5 gal
28.38 L · about $28.40
Round trip
$56.81
15 gal · 56.76 L
Estimated CO2
66.7 kg one way
Round trip: 133.3 kg / 294 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $28.40 $56.81
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.94 $63.89
Premium $4.63 $34.69 $69.38
Diesel $5.42 $40.61 $81.23

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Smith and Lewisville. The current time is 04:09:39.

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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.