Fort Smith to The Woodlands: Road Trip Guide & Distance

366.7 miles 590.2 km · straight line
440.1 miles estimated 708.2 km · driving distance
8h 51min estimated drive time
$42 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
190° S bearing direction

How far is Fort Smith from The Woodlands?

The distance from Fort Smith to The Woodlands is 366.7 miles (590.2 km) as the crow flies. The Woodlands is located S of Fort Smith. By car, the driving distance is approximately 440.1 miles, taking about 8h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Fort Smith in Arkansas and The Woodlands 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 The Woodlands. 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 The Woodlands

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 51min $42 - $52 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 37min $35–$66* Budget
Train ~8h 24min $53–$154* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Smith & The Woodlands

Quick Facts

Fort Smith
35.39°N, 94.40°W
America/Chicago
134m elevation
The Woodlands
30.16°N, 95.49°W
America/Chicago
43m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 122 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 67.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients