How far is Russellville, AR from Texarkana, AR?
The driving distance from Russellville, AR to Texarkana, AR is about 210.8 miles (339.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137 miles (220.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m 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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Flight Distance
Driving 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 03h 09m.
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.
Town in Hot Spring County, Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Russellville and Texarkana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Russellville and Texarkana.
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Start on North Arkansas Avenue
4.9 mi · 6 min · North Arkansas Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Highway 7
1313 ft · 30 sec · North State Highway 7
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Continue on AR 7 South
14.4 mi · 17 min · AR 7 South
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Continue on South Scenic 7 Drive
1787 ft · 25 sec · South Scenic 7 Drive
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Turn right
1185 ft · 18 sec
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Turn left onto South State Highway 7
44.8 mi · 51 min · South State Highway 7
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hot Springs Bypass
68 m · 3 sec · Hot Springs Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Hot Springs Bypass
6 mi · 7 min · Hot Springs Bypass
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Merge slight right onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
1168 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left
25 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Malvern Avenue
1 km · 47 sec · Malvern Avenue
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Continue on Malvern Road
12.2 mi · 14 min · Malvern Road
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Take the exit right
1962 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
96.7 mi · 1 hr 37 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 Russellville and Texarkana.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Malvern Road
Merge slight left
96.7 mi · 01h 37m
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.
Sunny leaving Russellville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Texarkana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Russellville to Texarkana?
The road trip is about 210.8 miles (339.3 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?
Midway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.9 miles from Russellville and 117.9 miles from Texarkana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137 miles (220.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.8 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 10:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.18 one way or $56.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Russellville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Texarkana.
Stop Ideas Near Midway
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 Midway.
Arkadelphia station
Malvern station
Little Rock Union Station
Hope
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Russellville and Texarkana. Straight-line distance: 136.97 mi (220.43 km).
#1 Russellville
City in Arkansas
| Population | 29,364 |
| Coordinates | 35.2784200, -93.1337900 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| 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: 339 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
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 | $28.18 | $56.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $31.69 | $63.37 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $34.41 | $68.82 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $40.29 | $80.58 |
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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