How far is Forrest City, AR from Texarkana, AR?
The driving distance from Forrest City, AR to Texarkana, AR is about 233.6 miles (375.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 214.8 miles (345.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 13m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Forrest City and Texarkana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forrest City and Texarkana.
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Start on North Division
9 m · 7 sec · North Division
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Turn left onto West Broadway Avenue
1449 ft · 32 sec · West Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto North Washington Street
2 mi · 3 min · North Washington Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1265 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
81.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40, AR 440: Jacksonville, Texarkana
1096 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 440 West: Texarkana
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto East Belt Freeway
9.8 mi · 11 min · East Belt Freeway
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Continue straight
23.7 mi · 26 min
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Continue straight
112.9 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Avenue
1042 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right onto East 24th Street
1998 ft · 45 sec · East 24th Street
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Turn left onto Hickory Street
1341 ft · 39 sec · Hickory Street
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Turn right onto East 20th Street
148 m · 21 sec · East 20th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 20th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Forrest City 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 Belt Freeway
Continue straight
113 mi · 01h 54m
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.
Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Forrest City and 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 Forrest City to Texarkana?
The road trip is about 233.6 miles (375.9 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?
Benton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117 miles from Forrest City and 116.6 miles from Texarkana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 214.8 miles (345.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 9:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.20 one way or $62.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Forrest City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Texarkana.
Stop Ideas Near Benton
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 Benton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forrest City and Texarkana. Straight-line distance: 214.78 mi (345.66 km).
#1 Forrest City
City in St.
| Population | 13,820 |
| Coordinates | 35.0081500, -90.7898300 |
| Altitude | 77 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Texarkana
City in Miller County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 29,556 |
| Coordinates | 33.4417900, -94.0376900 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: East 20th Street (-94.037686, 33.441936)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 376 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 54m |
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 | $3.79 | $31.20 | $62.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $35.09 | $70.19 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $38.11 | $76.22 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $44.62 | $89.24 |
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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