How far is Wichita Falls, TX from Fort Smith, AR?
The driving distance from Wichita Falls, TX to Fort Smith, AR is about 314.7 miles (506.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 254 miles (408.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 01m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 30m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wichita Falls and Fort Smith.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wichita Falls and Fort Smith.
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Start on Scott Avenue
160 m · 20 sec · Scott Avenue
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Turn left onto 5th Street
2649 ft · 59 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right
88 m · 5 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 44 East, US 277 North, US 281 North, US 287 North: Burkburnett, Lawton
823 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Freeway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Central Freeway
7 mi · 7 min · Central Freeway
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Continue on South Red River Expressway
5.1 mi · 5 min · South Red River Expressway
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Continue on President George W. Bush Bridge
30.6 mi · 31 min · President George W. Bush Bridge
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Continue on Pioneer Expressway
6.5 mi · 7 min · Pioneer Expressway
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Continue on Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
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Continue on Pioneer Expressway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Pioneer Expressway
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Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
61.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
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Continue on Will Rogers Expressway
7.7 mi · 8 min · Will Rogers Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 240 East, US 62 East, OK 3 East: Fort Smith
1456 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Expressway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Southwest Expressway
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Continue on Southeast Expressway
13 mi · 15 min · Southeast Expressway
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Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
75.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Continue on Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
1.4 mi · 1 min · Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
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Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
83.2 mi · 1 hr 25 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 Wichita Falls and Fort Smith.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
83.2 mi · 01h 25m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wichita Falls 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 Wichita Falls to Fort Smith?
The road trip is about 314.7 miles (506.4 km) and usually takes 05h 30m 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?
McLoud is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.1 miles from Wichita Falls and 157.5 miles from Fort Smith.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 254 miles (408.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.7 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 5:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.61 one way or $85.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Wichita Falls and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fort Smith.
Stop Ideas Near McLoud
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 McLoud.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wichita Falls and Fort Smith. Straight-line distance: 253.97 mi (408.73 km).
#1 Wichita Falls
The most populous city in Wichita County, Texas.
| Population | 105,405 |
| Coordinates | 33.9137100, -98.4933900 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| 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: 506 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 55m |
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 | $42.61 | $85.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $48.25 | $96.50 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $52.43 | $104.85 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $64.11 | $128.23 |
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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