Fort Smith to Houston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

392.8 miles 632.1 km · straight line
463 miles actual route 745.2 km · driving distance
9h 10min estimated drive time
$45 - $55 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
189° S bearing direction

How far is Fort Smith from Houston?

The distance from Fort Smith to Houston is 392.8 miles (632.1 km) as the crow flies. Houston is located S of Fort Smith. By car, the driving distance is approximately 463 miles, taking about 9h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Fort Smith in Arkansas and Houston in Texas.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fort Smith and Houston. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Fort Smith to Houston

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 10min $45 - $55 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 0min $37–$69* Budget
Train ~8h 43min $56–$162* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Fort Smith
35.39°N, 94.40°W
America/Chicago
134m elevation
Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 131 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM