Air Transportation
The nearest commercial airport is 35 miles from Poteau at Ft. Smith, Arkansas. This airport is a full service field with several airlines in operation. The local airport in Poteau has a 4,000 ft. asphalt runway.
Water Transportation
The nearest water transportation in the Port of Ft. Smith, Arkansas. It is 35 miles from Poteau and has a channel depth of 9 feet. It is connected via the Arkansas River to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
Road System
Poteau is located at the intersection of US 59, US 270, US 271, and SH 112. The nearest interstate highway is I-40, located approximately 36 miles to the north.
Rail and Bus Availability
Poteau has one bus carrier.
KATS KI BOIS Area Transit System & PICK Transportation.
Rail service is provided by Kansas City-Southern Railroad.
Interstate Systems / Highways
Nearest Interstate system - I-40
Distance to Nearest Interstate System - 36 Miles
Next nearest Interstate system - I-35
Distance to next Nearest Interstate System - 220 Miles
Nearest state highway - 112
Distance to nearest state highway - 0 miles
| City |
Miles |
# of days Truck Del. |
# of days Rail |
Hours/Minutes Air |
| Oklahoma City |
198 |
1 |
1 |
:30 |
| Dallas |
213 |
1 |
2 |
:35 |
| Houston |
387 |
1 |
3 |
1:00 |
| New Orleans |
461 |
1 |
2 |
1:10 |
| Little Rock |
143 |
1 |
1 |
:25 |
| Atlanta |
620 |
2 |
4 |
1:30 |
| St. Louis |
365 |
1 |
2 |
:55 |
| Kansas City |
294 |
1 |
1 |
:45 |
| Chicago |
633 |
2 |
3 |
1:35 |
| New York |
1,256 |
2 |
5 |
3:10 |
| Denver |
688 |
2 |
4 |
1:45 |
| Albuquerque |
717 |
2 |
4 |
1:50 |
| Los Angeles |
1,414 |
2 |
5 |
3:30 |