How far is Fort Smith, AR from The Woodlands, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Smith, AR to The Woodlands, TX is about 489 miles (787 km), with a travel time of about 08h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 366.7 miles (590.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 37m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 08h 48m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Smith and The Woodlands.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Smith and The Woodlands.
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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
107.1 mi · 1 hr 53 min
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Continue on Julius Schepps Freeway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway
205.5 mi · 3 hr 31 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Robinson Road, Woodlands Parkway
1626 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
1584 ft · 32 sec · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
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Turn slight right onto Lake Woodlands Drive
1031 ft · 45 sec
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Turn straight onto Lake Woodlands Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · Lake Woodlands Drive
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Turn left onto Grogans Mill Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Grogans Mill Road
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Turn slight right
2430 ft · 51 sec
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Turn straight onto Woodlands Parkway
1.3 km · 1 min · Woodlands Parkway
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Turn right onto East Panther Creek Drive
156 m · 15 sec · East Panther Creek Drive
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Turn right onto Pebble Cove Drive
1009 ft · 35 sec · Pebble Cove Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pebble Cove Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Smith and The Woodlands.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Julius Schepps Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway
206 mi · 03h 31m
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 Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near The Woodlands.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Smith to The Woodlands?
The road trip is about 489 miles (787 km) and usually takes 08h 48m 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?
McKinney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 244.7 miles from Fort Smith and 244.3 miles from The Woodlands.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 366.7 miles (590.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 122.3 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 $68.13 one way or $136.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 153.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Fort Smith and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near The Woodlands.
Stop Ideas Near McKinney
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Prosper City Hall
George A. Purefoy Municipal Center
US Post Office
City Hall Plaza Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McKinney.
Mesquite, TX
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Smith and The Woodlands. Straight-line distance: 366.72 mi (590.18 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 The Woodlands
A city in Montgomery County, Texas.
| Population | 93,847 |
| Coordinates | 30.1579900, -95.4893800 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: The Woodlands (-95.48938, 30.15799)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 787 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 06m |
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 | $68.13 | $136.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.44 | $76.65 | $153.30 |
| Premium | $4.83 | $83.28 | $166.56 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $102.14 | $204.29 |
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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