How far is Farmington, AR from Texarkana, AR?

The driving distance from Farmington, AR to Texarkana, AR is about 237.2 miles (381.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 180.1 miles (289.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 47m 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
237.15 mi
04h 23m
Flight
180.05 mi
289.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
180.05 mi
Kilometers
289.76 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.15 mi
Kilometers
381.65 km
Drive Time
04h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Texarkana
Wed, Apr 15, 1:44 AM CDT
Return by in Farmington
Wed, Apr 15, 6:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmington
2026-04-14T21:21
Arrive Texarkana
Wed, Apr 15, 1:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 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
8:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farmington
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
Waldron
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Farmington
118.4 mi
02h 11m
To Texarkana
118.7 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Tonight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 8:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Shiloh Drive

    100 m · 16 sec · South Shiloh Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1065 ft · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Fulbright Expressway

    41.9 mi · 42 min · Fulbright Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West: Van Buren, Fort Smith

    1596 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 540 South, US 71 South: Fort Smith

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 71 South: Texarkana

    1749 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    121.2 mi · 2 hr 24 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Collin Raye Drive

    8 mi · 11 min · East Collin Raye Drive

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    44.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East 24th Street

    1500 ft · 32 sec · East 24th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto County Avenue

    1338 ft · 42 sec · County Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East 20th Street

    55 m · 8 sec · East 20th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 20th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Collin Raye Drive
52.5 mi · 22%
Fulbright Expressway
41.9 mi · 18%
I 540 South
12.3 mi · 5%
I 40 West
4.58 mi · 2%
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1.67 mi · 1%
West Main Street
1.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

121 mi · 02h 24m

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 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.1 mi
180.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waldron
02h 11m from Farmington
Leave By
8:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Farmington and Mostly Cloudy then 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 Farmington to Texarkana?

The road trip is about 237.2 miles (381.7 km) and usually takes 04h 23m 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?

Waldron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.4 miles from Farmington and 118.7 miles from Texarkana.

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

The direct path is about 180.1 miles (289.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.1 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 8:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.70 one way or $63.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Farmington and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Texarkana.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmington and Texarkana. Straight-line distance: 180.05 mi (289.76 km).

Farmington

#1 Farmington

City in Arkansas, USA

Population7,569
Coordinates36.0420200, -94.2471500
Altitude362
CountryUnited States
Texarkana

#2 Texarkana

City in Miller County, Arkansas, United States

Population29,556
Coordinates33.4417900, -94.0376900
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-94.247153, 36.041981)
End: East 20th Street (-94.037686, 33.441936)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 382 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.37 gal
31.68 L · about $31.70
Round trip
$63.39
16.74 gal · 63.36 L
Estimated CO2
74.4 kg one way
Round trip: 148.8 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $31.70 $63.39
Mid-grade $4.26 $35.65 $71.30
Premium $4.63 $38.71 $77.42
Diesel $5.42 $45.32 $90.65

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Farmington and Texarkana. The current time is 21:21:04.

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