How far is Clarksville, AR from Texarkana, AR?

The driving distance from Clarksville, AR to Texarkana, AR is about 211.3 miles (340 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144 miles (231.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
211.29 mi
04h 07m
Flight
143.96 mi
231.68 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.96 mi
Kilometers
231.68 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
211.29 mi
Kilometers
340.04 km
Drive Time
04h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Texarkana
Thu, Oct 15, 5:39 PM CDT
Return by in Clarksville
Thu, Oct 15, 9:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksville
2026-10-15T13:31
Arrive Texarkana
Thu, Oct 15, 5:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarksville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rockport
AR

City in Arkansas

From Clarksville
105.8 mi
02h 03m
To Texarkana
105.4 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
91°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clarksville and Texarkana.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville and Texarkana.

  1. 1

    Start on North College Avenue

    28 m · 9 sec · North College Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2193 ft · 40 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Rogers Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Rogers Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 40 East

    1198 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    19.1 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1557 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Continue on West Main Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Arkansas Avenue

    4.9 mi · 6 min · South Arkansas Avenue

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Highway 7

    1313 ft · 30 sec · North State Highway 7

  11. 11

    Continue on AR 7 South

    14.4 mi · 17 min · AR 7 South

  12. 12

    Continue on South Scenic 7 Drive

    1787 ft · 25 sec · South Scenic 7 Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right

    1185 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South State Highway 7

    44.8 mi · 51 min · South State Highway 7

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hot Springs Bypass

    68 m · 3 sec · Hot Springs Bypass

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Hot Springs Bypass

    6 mi · 7 min · Hot Springs Bypass

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1168 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    25 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Malvern Avenue

    1 km · 47 sec · Malvern Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Malvern Road

    12.2 mi · 14 min · Malvern Road

  22. 22

    Take the exit right

    1962 ft · 48 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    96.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Avenue

    1042 ft · 33 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East 24th Street

    1998 ft · 45 sec · East 24th Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Hickory Street

    1341 ft · 39 sec · Hickory Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto East 20th Street

    148 m · 21 sec · East 20th Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 20th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarksville and Texarkana.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Malvern Road
109 mi · 52%
South State Highway 7
44.8 mi · 21%
I 40 East
19.3 mi · 9%
AR 7 South
14.4 mi · 7%
Hot Springs Bypass
6.07 mi · 3%
South Arkansas Avenue
4.87 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Malvern Road

Merge slight left

96.7 mi · 01h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.3 mi
144 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockport
02h 03m from Clarksville
Leave By
8:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clarksville and Sunny near Texarkana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clarksville to Texarkana?

The road trip is about 211.3 miles (340 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?

Rockport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.8 miles from Clarksville and 105.4 miles from Texarkana.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 144 miles (231.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.3 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 8:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.41 one way or $58.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clarksville and Sunny near Texarkana.

Stop Ideas Near Rockport

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rockport, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rockport.

RAIL

Malvern station

3 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

37 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

64 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Hope

107 mi away
100 East Division Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Texarkana. Straight-line distance: 143.96 mi (231.68 km).

Clarksville

#1 Clarksville

City in Arkansas, USA

Population9,721
Coordinates35.4714700, -93.4665700
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
Texarkana

#2 Texarkana

City in Miller County, Arkansas, United States

Population29,556
Coordinates33.4417900, -94.0376900
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: North College Avenue (-93.466356, 35.471467)
End: East 20th Street (-94.037686, 33.441936)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 340 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.45 gal
28.22 L · about $29.41
Round trip
$58.81
14.9 gal · 56.44 L
Estimated CO2
66.2 kg one way
Round trip: 132.4 kg / 292 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $29.41 $58.81
Mid-grade $4.44 $33.09 $66.17
Premium $4.83 $35.95 $71.89
Diesel $5.92 $44.09 $88.18

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arkansas · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Clarksville and Texarkana. The current time is 13:31:46.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.