How far is Galveston, TX from Fort Smith, AR?
The driving distance from Galveston, TX to Fort Smith, AR is about 510 miles (820.8 km), with a travel time of about 10h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 421 miles (677.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 25m 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 12m.
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 Rusk County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Galveston and Fort Smith.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Galveston and Fort Smith.
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Start on 27th Street
79 m · 16 sec · 27th Street
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Turn right onto Ball Street - Avenue H
762 ft · 28 sec · Ball Street - Avenue H
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Boulevard - 29th Street
667 ft · 18 sec · Martin Luther King Boulevard - 29th Street
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Turn right onto Broadway - Avenue J
2.3 mi · 4 min · Broadway - Avenue J
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Keep slight left to continue on Gulf Freeway
44 mi · 51 min · Gulf Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 288 South, I 69, US 59: Lake Jackson, Freeport, Cleveland, Victoria, Texas Southern University
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 288 South, US 59, I 69: Lake Jackson, Freeport, Victoria, Cleveland
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North, US 59 North: Cleveland
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Eastex Freeway
39.3 mi · 46 min · Eastex Freeway
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 44 sec
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Continue straight
42 mi · 44 min
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Continue straight
36.2 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59 North, Loop 287 East: Nacogdoches
5.7 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 59 North: Nacogdoches
15.6 mi · 17 min
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Turn left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
1527 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Stallings Drive
5.9 mi · 7 min · Southwest Stallings Drive
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Continue on North US Highway 59
1.4 km · 58 sec · North US Highway 59
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Take the exit left
933 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
741 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 259
11.2 mi · 13 min · US Highway 259
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Continue on US Route 259
3 mi · 3 min · US Route 259
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Continue on South Railroad Avenue
2.6 mi · 3 min · South Railroad Avenue
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Turn right
24.9 mi · 26 min
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Take the ramp left
1499 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Loop
3.1 mi · 4 min · Southwest Loop
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Take the exit slight right
1409 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left
57.9 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Turn left
570 ft · 8 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 8
12.5 mi · 14 min · State Highway 8
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Continue on South Street
2.7 mi · 3 min · South Street
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Continue on State Highway 8
8.8 mi · 12 min · State Highway 8
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Broadway Avenue
2.9 mi · 3 min · Broadway Avenue
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Turn right
17.5 mi · 24 min
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Continue on Highway 41 South
29.5 mi · 44 min · Highway 41 South
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Continue on State Highway 24/State Highway 41/Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 24/State Highway 41/Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 41
9.7 mi · 14 min · State Highway 41
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Continue straight
48.7 mi · 57 min
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Continue straight
69.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 540 North
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Greenwood Road
1202 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Old Greenwood Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Old Greenwood Road
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Continue on South 31st Street
2637 ft · 55 sec · South 31st Street
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Continue on Old Greenwood Road
1187 ft · 28 sec · Old Greenwood Road
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Turn left onto Rogers Avenue
1729 ft · 46 sec · Rogers Avenue
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Turn right onto North Greenwood Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · North Greenwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
1391 ft · 28 sec · Grand Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Galveston and Fort Smith.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
State Highway 41
Continue straight
69.9 mi · 01h 24m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Galveston and Partly Cloudy near Fort Smith.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Galveston to Fort Smith?
The road trip is about 510 miles (820.8 km) and usually takes 10h 12m 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?
Tatum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 255.4 miles from Galveston and 254.6 miles from Fort Smith.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 421 miles (677.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 89 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 $68.02 one way or $136.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 160 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Galveston and Partly Cloudy near Fort Smith.
Stop Ideas Near Tatum
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 Tatum.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Galveston and Fort Smith. Straight-line distance: 421.05 mi (677.61 km).
#1 Galveston
A city in Galveston County, Texas.
| Population | 50,085 |
| Coordinates | 29.3013500, -94.7977000 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Smith
The second most populous city in Sebastian County, Arkansas.
| Population | 87,764 |
| Coordinates | 35.3859200, -94.3985500 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Smith (-94.39855, 35.38592)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 821 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 21m |
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 | $3.78 | $68.02 | $136.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $76.54 | $153.07 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $82.64 | $165.28 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $71.87 | $143.75 |
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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