How far is Texarkana, AR from Barling, AR?

The driving distance from Texarkana, AR to Barling, AR is about 176.3 miles (283.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131 miles (210.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
176.26 mi
03h 37m
Flight
131.03 mi
210.87 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.03 mi
Kilometers
210.87 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.26 mi
Kilometers
283.66 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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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 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barling
Thu, Apr 23, 4:23 AM CDT
Return by in Texarkana
Thu, Apr 23, 8:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Texarkana
2026-04-23T00:45
Arrive Barling
Thu, Apr 23, 4:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Texarkana
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Hatfield
AR

Town in Polk County, Arkansas, United States

From Texarkana
88.2 mi
01h 48m
To Barling
88 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 20th Street

    55 m · 10 sec · East 20th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Avenue

    1338 ft · 42 sec · County Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 24th Street

    1500 ft · 34 sec · East 24th Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North State Line Avenue

    20.2 mi · 28 min · North State Line Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    24.3 mi · 33 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    8 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Lakeside Drive

    51.2 mi · 1 hr · North Lakeside Drive

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    64.9 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 549 North

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    5.7 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Fort Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Fort Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fort Street

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Lakeside Drive
116 mi · 66%
Main Street
32.3 mi · 18%
North State Line Avenue
20.2 mi · 11%
AR 549 North
6.39 mi · 4%
Fort Street
0.75 mi
East 24th Street
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

North Lakeside Drive

Continue straight

64.9 mi · 01h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.3 mi
131 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hatfield
01h 48m from Texarkana
Leave By
9:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Texarkana and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Barling.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 176.3 miles (283.7 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?

Hatfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.2 miles from Texarkana and 88 miles from Barling.

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

The direct path is about 131 miles (210.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.3 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 9:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.56 one way or $47.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Texarkana and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Barling.

Stop Ideas Near Hatfield

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

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

RAIL

Hope

116 mi away
100 East Division Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Texarkana and Barling. Straight-line distance: 131.03 mi (210.87 km).

Texarkana

#1 Texarkana

City in Miller County, Arkansas, United States

Population29,556
Coordinates33.4417900, -94.0376900
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Barling

#2 Barling

City in Arkansas, USA

Population5,064
Coordinates35.3256500, -94.3016000
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: Texarkana (-94.03769, 33.44179)
End: Barling (-94.3016, 35.32565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 284 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.22 gal
23.54 L · about $23.56
Round trip
$47.11
12.44 gal · 47.08 L
Estimated CO2
55.3 kg one way
Round trip: 110.6 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.56 $47.11
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.49 $52.98
Premium $4.63 $28.77 $57.54
Diesel $5.42 $33.68 $67.36

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 Texarkana and Barling. The current time is 00:45:49.

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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.