How far is Lake Jackson, TX from Fort Smith, AR?
The driving distance from Lake Jackson, TX to Fort Smith, AR is about 513 miles (825.6 km), with a travel time of about 10h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 443 miles (713 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 29m 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 14m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Jackson and Fort Smith.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Jackson and Fort Smith.
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Start on Magnolia Street
16 m · 6 sec · Magnolia Street
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Turn left onto Center Way
2254 ft · 1 min · Center Way
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Turn left onto South Yaupon Street
1313 ft · 38 sec · South Yaupon Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 332 East
2343 ft · 46 sec · State Highway 332 East
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Continue on State Highway 228
149 m · 8 sec · State Highway 228
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Take the ramp slight left
151 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nolan Ryan Expressway
33.8 mi · 40 min · Nolan Ryan Expressway
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Continue on South Freeway
586 ft · 8 sec · South Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Brazoria County Expressway
14.3 mi · 17 min · Brazoria County Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cleveland, Victoria
1381 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight right onto South Freeway
2775 ft · 39 sec · South Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 288, US 59 North: Dallas, Galveston, Downtown, Cleveland
135 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North, US 59 North: Cleveland, Elgin Avenue, Tuam Avenue
1227 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 69, US 59 North: Cleveland
1438 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
1.1 km · 50 sec · Southwest Freeway
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Continue on Eastex Freeway
39.8 mi · 47 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 Lake Jackson 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
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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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Lake Jackson and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fort Smith.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Jackson to Fort Smith?
The road trip is about 513 miles (825.6 km) and usually takes 10h 14m 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 256.1 miles from Lake Jackson and 256.8 miles from Fort Smith.
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 70 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 $69.49 one way or $138.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 160.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lake Jackson and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fort Smith.
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 Lake Jackson and Fort Smith. Straight-line distance: 443.03 mi (712.99 km).
#1 Lake Jackson
City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States
| Population | 27,063 |
| Coordinates | 29.0338600, -95.4343900 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 826 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 23m |
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 | $3.84 | $69.49 | $138.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $78.68 | $157.36 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $85.49 | $170.97 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $104.55 | $209.09 |
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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