How far is Morrilton, AR from Texarkana, AR?
The driving distance from Morrilton, AR to Texarkana, AR is about 185.3 miles (298.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.2 miles (224.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 and county seat of Hot Spring County, Arkansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morrilton and Texarkana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morrilton and Texarkana.
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Start on South Moose Street
18 m · 8 sec · South Moose Street
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Turn left onto East Church Street
108 m · 16 sec · East Church Street
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Turn right onto South Division Street
2564 ft · 57 sec · South Division Street
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Continue on North Oak Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Oak Street
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Take the ramp right
1514 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
40.3 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 430: Texarkana
2643 ft · 41 sec
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Continue straight
12.3 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30 West: Texarkana
108.8 mi · 1 hr 50 min
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Continue straight
19.5 mi · 20 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 Morrilton 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 30 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 30 West: Texarkana
109 mi · 01h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Morrilton and Sunny near Texarkana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Morrilton to Texarkana?
The road trip is about 185.3 miles (298.2 km) and usually takes 02h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Malvern is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93 miles from Morrilton and 92.3 miles from Texarkana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.2 miles (224.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.81 one way or $51.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Morrilton and Sunny near Texarkana.
Stop Ideas Near Malvern
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 Malvern.
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morrilton and Texarkana. Straight-line distance: 139.27 mi (224.14 km).
#1 Morrilton
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 6,679 |
| Coordinates | 35.1509200, -92.7440500 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| 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: 298 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
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 | $3.95 | $25.81 | $51.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.44 | $29.04 | $58.09 |
| Premium | $4.83 | $31.56 | $63.11 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $38.70 | $77.41 |
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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