How far is McKinney, TX from Fort Smith, AR?
The driving distance from McKinney, TX to Fort Smith, AR is about 245.7 miles (395.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 197.2 miles (317.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 11m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McKinney and Fort Smith.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKinney and Fort Smith.
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Start on North Tennessee Street
603 ft · 23 sec · North Tennessee Street
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Turn right onto Hunt Street
918 ft · 47 sec · Hunt Street
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Turn left onto North McDonald Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · North McDonald Street
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Turn left onto Spur 195
1.5 km · 2 min · Spur 195
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Turn right onto North Central Expressway
1773 ft · 30 sec · North Central Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 North, TX 121 North
1547 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
10.4 mi · 11 min · Central Expressway
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Continue on South Henry Hynds Expressway
10.1 mi · 10 min · South Henry Hynds Expressway
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Continue on South Sam Rayburn Freeway
28.4 mi · 30 min · South Sam Rayburn Freeway
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Continue on US 69 North, US 75 North: Durant
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue on US 69 North, US 75 North: Durant
26.4 mi · 29 min
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Continue on US 69 North, US 75 North: Atoka
5.9 mi · 6 min
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Continue on South Jefferson Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Street
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Continue straight
36.1 mi · 42 min
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Continue straight
11.6 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight left to continue on South George Nigh Expressway
40.5 mi · 45 min · South George Nigh Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East: Fort Smith
3139 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
59.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Roland, Fort Smith
2140 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Ray Fine Boulevard
6.3 mi · 9 min · West Ray Fine Boulevard
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Turn left onto North 11th Street
1083 ft · 25 sec · North 11th Street
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Turn slight right onto Grand Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · 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 McKinney and Fort Smith.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
59.7 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving McKinney and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Smith.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McKinney to Fort Smith?
The road trip is about 245.7 miles (395.4 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?
Kiowa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.9 miles from McKinney and 122.8 miles from Fort Smith.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 197.2 miles (317.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.5 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 7:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.76 one way or $65.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around McKinney and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Smith.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McKinney and Fort Smith. Straight-line distance: 197.15 mi (317.28 km).
#1 McKinney
The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.
| Population | 208,272 |
| Coordinates | 33.1976200, -96.6152700 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| 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: 395 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 03m |
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 | $32.76 | $65.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.86 | $73.73 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $39.80 | $79.61 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $34.62 | $69.24 |
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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