How far is Searcy, AR from Texarkana, AR?

The driving distance from Searcy, AR to Texarkana, AR is about 193.7 miles (311.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181.3 miles (291.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
193.73 mi
02h 57m
Flight
181.25 mi
291.7 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.25 mi
Kilometers
291.7 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.73 mi
Kilometers
311.78 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Texarkana
Wed, Apr 22, 11:18 PM CDT
Return by in Searcy
Thu, Apr 23, 2:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Searcy
2026-04-22T20:21
Arrive Texarkana
Wed, Apr 22, 11:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Searcy
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Rockport
AR

City in Arkansas

From Searcy
95.4 mi
01h 28m
To Texarkana
98.3 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Searcy and Texarkana.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Searcy and Texarkana.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto East Race Avenue

    34 m · 11 sec · East Race Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    2491 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    13.5 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    28.1 mi · 29 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Texarkana

    24.2 mi · 27 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    112.9 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Avenue

    1042 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East 24th Street

    1998 ft · 45 sec · East 24th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Hickory Street

    1341 ft · 39 sec · Hickory Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East 20th Street

    148 m · 21 sec · East 20th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 20th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Searcy and Texarkana.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 30 West
142 mi · 73%
North Main Street
46.1 mi · 24%
Jefferson Avenue
2.06 mi · 1%
East 24th Street
0.38 mi
Hickory Street
0.25 mi
East 20th Street
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

I 30 West

Continue straight

113 mi · 01h 54m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
181.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockport
01h 28m from Searcy
Leave By
12:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Searcy and Slight 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 Searcy to Texarkana?

The road trip is about 193.7 miles (311.8 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Rockport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.4 miles from Searcy and 98.3 miles from Texarkana.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 181.3 miles (291.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 12:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.90 one way or $51.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Searcy and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Texarkana.

Stop Ideas Near Rockport

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rockport, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rockport.

RAIL

Malvern station

3 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

37 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

64 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Hope

107 mi away
100 East Division Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Searcy and Texarkana. Straight-line distance: 181.25 mi (291.7 km).

Searcy

#1 Searcy

City in Arkansas, USA

Population23,543
Coordinates35.2506400, -91.7362500
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Texarkana

#2 Texarkana

City in Miller County, Arkansas, United States

Population29,556
Coordinates33.4417900, -94.0376900
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: (-91.736255, 35.250645)
End: East 20th Street (-94.037686, 33.441936)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 312 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.84 gal
25.88 L · about $25.90
Round trip
$51.81
13.68 gal · 51.76 L
Estimated CO2
60.8 kg one way
Round trip: 121.6 kg / 268 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.90 $51.81
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.13 $58.26
Premium $4.63 $31.63 $63.27
Diesel $5.42 $37.04 $74.08

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arkansas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Searcy and Texarkana. The current time is 20:21:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.