Fort Smith to Midland, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Fort Smith from Midland, Texas?

The distance from Fort Smith to Midland, Texas is 499.5 miles (803.8 km) as the crow flies. Midland, Texas is located WSW of Fort Smith. By car, the driving distance is approximately 599.4 miles, taking about 12h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Fort Smith in Arkansas and Midland, Texas 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 Midland, Texas. 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.