How far is Marion, AR from Texarkana, AR?
The driving distance from Marion, AR to Texarkana, AR is about 272 miles (437.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 251 miles (404 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 23m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 11m.
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.
The capital of Arkansas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marion and Texarkana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marion and Texarkana.
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Start on East Military Road
2817 ft · 58 sec · East Military Road
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Continue on East Military Road
95 m · 10 sec · East Military Road
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Continue on Old Military Road
63 m · 13 sec · Old Military Road
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Turn left onto I-55 Service Road
840 ft · 14 sec · I-55 Service Road
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Take the ramp straight
131 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Blues Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Blues Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West: Little Rock
2829 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
117.5 mi · 1 hr 58 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 · 33 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 Marion 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.
I 40 West
Merge slight left
118 mi · 01h 58m
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 Sunny leaving Marion and Mostly Cloudy near Texarkana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marion to Texarkana?
The road trip is about 272 miles (437.7 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?
Little Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.6 miles from Marion and 136.4 miles from Texarkana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 251 miles (404 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 8:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.36 one way or $72.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Marion and Mostly Cloudy near Texarkana.
Stop Ideas Near Little Rock
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 Little Rock.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marion and Texarkana. Straight-line distance: 251.05 mi (404.02 km).
#1 Marion
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 12,290 |
| Coordinates | 35.2145300, -90.1964800 |
| Altitude | 69 |
| 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: 438 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 23m |
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 | $36.36 | $72.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $40.89 | $81.77 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $44.40 | $88.80 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $51.98 | $103.97 |
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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