Drive or Fly: Lewisville, AR to Fort Smith, AR?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for TXK–FSM. At 210 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
4h 24m
Distance
210.6 mi
Total Cost
$82
CO2
85 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 5m
18m in the air
Air Distance
148 mi
Total Cost
$181
CO2
38 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between TXK and FSM. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 4h 24m | 3h 5m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $82 | $181 |
| Carbon footprint | 85 kg CO2 | 38 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 18, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via US 59; US 71, US 71; US 270, US 82
via US 71, I 30, US 270B
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Lewisville, AR to Fort Smith, AR with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.