How far is Arlington, TX from Texarkana, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Texarkana, TX is about 198.6 miles (319.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 183.5 miles (295.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Texarkana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Texarkana.
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Start on West Abram Street
28 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street
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Continue on West Abram Street
805 ft · 35 sec · West Abram Street
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Turn left onto South Mesquite Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Mesquite Street
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Turn straight onto North Center Street
2599 ft · 1 min · North Center Street
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Turn slight right
66 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto East Interstate 30
1278 ft · 46 sec · East Interstate 30
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Continue on East Copeland Road
2661 ft · 56 sec · East Copeland Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 East
2321 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
16.5 mi · 19 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
167.2 mi · 2 hr 51 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 559: Richmond Road
1742 ft · 42 sec
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Turn straight onto Mall Drive
972 ft · 19 sec · Mall Drive
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Continue on Mall Drive
1079 ft · 23 sec · Mall Drive
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Turn right onto Richmond Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Richmond Road
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Turn right onto Summerhill Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Summerhill Road
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Continue on North Lake Drive
109 m · 14 sec · North Lake Drive
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Turn left onto West 7th Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Texarkana.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East R L Thornton Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
167 mi · 02h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Texarkana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Texarkana?
The road trip is about 198.6 miles (319.6 km) and usually takes 03h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sulphur Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.2 miles from Arlington and 99.4 miles from Texarkana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 183.5 miles (295.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.49 one way or $52.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Arlington and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Texarkana.
Stop Ideas Near Sulphur Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sulphur Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Texarkana. Straight-line distance: 183.46 mi (295.25 km).
#1 Arlington
The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 398,864 |
| Coordinates | 32.7356900, -97.1080700 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Texarkana
City in Bowie County, Texas, United States
| Population | 36,221 |
| Coordinates | 33.4251300, -94.0476900 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
End: Texarkana (-94.04769, 33.42513)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 320 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $26.49 | $52.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.81 | $59.61 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $32.18 | $64.37 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $27.99 | $55.98 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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