Fort Smith to Lubbock: Road Trip Guide & Distance

442.5 miles 712.2 km · straight line
531 miles estimated 854.6 km · driving distance
10h 41min estimated drive time
$51 - $63 estimated fuel cost
~1h 23min flight time
256° WSW bearing direction

How far is Fort Smith from Lubbock?

The distance from Fort Smith to Lubbock is 442.5 miles (712.2 km) as the crow flies. Lubbock is located WSW of Fort Smith. By car, the driving distance is approximately 531 miles, taking about 10h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Fort Smith in Arkansas and Lubbock 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fort Smith and Lubbock. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. 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 Lubbock

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 41min $51 - $63 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 49min $42–$80* Budget
Train ~10h 9min $64–$186* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Smith & Lubbock

Quick Facts

Fort Smith
35.39°N, 94.40°W
America/Chicago
134m elevation
Lubbock
33.58°N, 101.86°W
America/Chicago
976m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 148 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 56.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients