How far is Tennessee, AR from Texarkana, AR?

The driving distance from Tennessee, AR to Texarkana, AR is about 150.8 miles (242.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.8 miles (204 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
150.84 mi
02h 47m
Flight
126.74 mi
203.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.74 mi
Kilometers
203.97 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.84 mi
Kilometers
242.75 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Texarkana
Fri, Oct 16, 12:19 AM CDT
Return by in Tennessee
Fri, Oct 16, 3:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tennessee
2026-10-15T21:31
Arrive Texarkana
Fri, Oct 16, 12:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tennessee
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
Damascus
AR

Human settlement in United States of America

From Tennessee
75.7 mi
01h 23m
To Texarkana
75.1 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
91°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tennessee Spur Road

    1475 ft · 1 min · Tennessee Spur Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    12.1 mi · 18 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    48.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South West Avenue

    1614 ft · 33 sec · South West Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Hillsboro Street

    4.2 mi · 6 min · West Hillsboro Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Magnolia Highway

    28.7 mi · 33 min · Magnolia Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    52.2 mi · 1 hr

  10. 10

    Turn right onto County Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · County Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East 20th Street

    55 m · 8 sec · East 20th Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 20th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Magnolia Highway
28.7 mi · 19%
West Hillsboro Street
4.21 mi · 3%
County Avenue
0.75 mi · 1%
South West Avenue
0.31 mi
Tennessee Spur Road
0.28 mi
East 20th Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

52.2 mi · 01h 00m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
126.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Damascus
01h 23m from Tennessee
Leave By
12:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tennessee and Sunny near Texarkana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tennessee to Texarkana?

The road trip is about 150.8 miles (242.7 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Damascus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.7 miles from Tennessee and 75.1 miles from Texarkana.

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

The direct path is about 126.8 miles (204 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 12:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.00 one way or $42.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tennessee and Sunny near Texarkana.

Stop Ideas Near Damascus

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Damascus, 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 Damascus.

RAIL

Hope

70 mi away
100 East Division Street
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

95 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Texarkana

97 mi away
100 East Front Street
BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

107 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tennessee and Texarkana. Straight-line distance: 126.74 mi (203.97 km).

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#1 Tennessee

Tennessee is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.6312200, -91.8487400
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Texarkana

#2 Texarkana

City in Miller County, Arkansas, United States

Population29,556
Coordinates33.4417900, -94.0376900
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Tennessee Spur Road (-91.848616, 33.631157)
End: East 20th Street (-94.037686, 33.441936)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.32 gal
20.15 L · about $21.00
Round trip
$42.00
10.64 gal · 40.3 L
Estimated CO2
47.3 kg one way
Round trip: 94.6 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $21.00 $42.00
Mid-grade $4.44 $23.63 $47.25
Premium $4.83 $25.67 $51.34
Diesel $5.92 $31.48 $62.97

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Tennessee and Texarkana. The current time is 21:31:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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