Fort Smith to Lufkin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

280.3 miles 451.1 km · straight line
350.4 miles estimated 563.9 km · driving distance
7h 3min estimated drive time
$34 - $42 estimated fuel cost
~1h 4min flight time
184° S bearing direction

How far is Fort Smith from Lufkin?

The distance from Fort Smith to Lufkin is 280.3 miles (451.1 km) as the crow flies. Lufkin is located S of Fort Smith. By car, the driving distance is approximately 350.4 miles, taking about 7h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 4min. Both are located in United States — Fort Smith in Arkansas and Lufkin in Texas.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fort Smith and Lufkin. 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 Lufkin

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 3min $34 - $42 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 28min $28–$53* Budget
Train ~6h 42min $42–$123* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Smith & Lufkin

Quick Facts

Fort Smith
35.39°N, 94.40°W
America/Chicago
134m elevation
Lufkin
31.34°N, 94.73°W
America/Chicago
95m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 93 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 23 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 88.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients