How far is Newport, AR from Texarkana, AR?
The driving distance from Newport, AR to Texarkana, AR is about 99 miles (159.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.
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 Columbia County, Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newport and Texarkana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport and Texarkana.
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Start on Ouachita Road 509
1 mi · 4 min · Ouachita Road 509
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Turn right onto Ouachita Road 68
1.3 mi · 5 min · Ouachita Road 68
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Turn sharp left onto Ouachita Road 67
2.9 mi · 7 min · Ouachita Road 67
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Continue on Old Camden Road
1 mi · 3 min · Old Camden Road
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Continue on South Broadway Street
656 ft · 20 sec · South Broadway Street
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Turn right onto West 7th Street
960 ft · 25 sec · West 7th Street
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Turn left onto Lisbon Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Lisbon Avenue
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Continue on Lisbon Road
7.2 mi · 13 min · Lisbon Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lisbon Road
2065 ft · 45 sec · Lisbon Road
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Continue on Lisbon Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Lisbon Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Magnolia Highway
21 mi · 24 min · Magnolia Highway
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Turn right
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
52.2 mi · 1 hr
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Turn right onto County Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · County Avenue
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Turn right onto East 20th Street
55 m · 8 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 Newport and Texarkana.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
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52.2 mi · 01h 00m
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 Newport and Sunny near Texarkana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newport to Texarkana?
The road trip is about 99 miles (159.4 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Waldo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.2 miles from Newport and 50.9 miles from Texarkana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 2:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.78 one way or $27.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newport and Sunny near Texarkana.
Stop Ideas Near Waldo
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 Waldo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newport and Texarkana. Straight-line distance: 77.41 mi (124.58 km).
#1 Newport
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 7,389 |
| Coordinates | 33.4298400, -92.6951600 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| 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: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.78 | $27.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.44 | $15.50 | $31.00 |
| Premium | $4.83 | $16.84 | $33.68 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $20.65 | $41.31 |
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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