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

How far is Fort Smith from Texarkana, Texas?

The distance from Fort Smith to Texarkana, Texas is 137 miles (220.4 km) as the crow flies. Texarkana, Texas is located S of Fort Smith. By car, the driving distance is approximately 171.2 miles, taking about 3h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 47min. Both are located in United States — Fort Smith in Arkansas and Texarkana, Texas 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. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fort Smith and Texarkana, 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.