How far is Lufkin, TX from Fort Smith, AR?
The driving distance from Lufkin, TX to Fort Smith, AR is about 339.2 miles (545.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 280.3 miles (451.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 51m 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 06h 55m.
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City in Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lufkin and Fort Smith.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lufkin and Fort Smith.
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Start on South First Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South First Street
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Turn right onto Hoskins Avenue
123 m · 13 sec · Hoskins Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Timberland Drive
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Timberland Drive
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Take the ramp straight
1382 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
14.7 mi · 16 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 Lufkin and Fort Smith.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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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.
Sunny leaving Lufkin and Sunny near Fort Smith.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lufkin to Fort Smith?
The road trip is about 339.2 miles (545.9 km) and usually takes 06h 55m 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?
New Boston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.8 miles from Lufkin and 169.4 miles from Fort Smith.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 280.3 miles (451.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.9 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 $45.23 one way or $90.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lufkin and Sunny near Fort Smith.
Stop Ideas Near New Boston
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 New Boston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lufkin and Fort Smith. Straight-line distance: 280.32 mi (451.13 km).
#1 Lufkin
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 34,955 |
| Coordinates | 31.3382400, -94.7291000 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| 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: 546 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 13m |
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 | $45.23 | $90.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $50.90 | $101.79 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $54.95 | $109.91 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $47.80 | $95.59 |
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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