How far is Texarkana, AR from Batesville, AR?

The driving distance from Texarkana, AR to Batesville, AR is about 234.5 miles (377.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 210.8 miles (339.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
234.5 mi
04h 15m
Flight
210.81 mi
339.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
210.81 mi
Kilometers
339.27 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
234.5 mi
Kilometers
377.39 km
Drive Time
04h 15m

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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 04h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Batesville
Fri, Apr 17, 4:51 PM CDT
Return by in Texarkana
Fri, Apr 17, 9:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Texarkana
2026-04-17T12:35
Arrive Batesville
Fri, Apr 17, 4:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:28 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
Benton
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Texarkana
117.3 mi
02h 07m
To Batesville
117.3 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
88°F
Friday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 20th Street

    55 m · 10 sec · East 20th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Avenue

    1338 ft · 39 sec · County Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 24th Street

    2659 ft · 1 min · East 24th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    957 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto North Loop

    2.9 mi · 3 min · North Loop

  7. 7

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    133.5 mi · 2 hr 16 min · Purple Heart Trail

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis

    28.4 mi · 29 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    26.6 mi · 27 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 East, US 67 North: Bald Knob, Batesville

    1533 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    33 mi · 44 min

  15. 15

    Continue on South Saint Louis Street

    2651 ft · 1 min · South Saint Louis Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Saint Louis Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
138 mi · 59%
Saint Louis
55 mi · 23%
North Loop
2.94 mi · 1%
Jefferson Avenue
1.89 mi · 1%
I 40 East
1.59 mi · 1%
East 24th Street
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Continue on Purple Heart Trail

134 mi · 02h 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
04h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.7 mi
210.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Benton
02h 07m from Texarkana
Leave By
8:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Texarkana and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Batesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 234.5 miles (377.4 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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?

Benton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.3 miles from Texarkana and 117.3 miles from Batesville.

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

The direct path is about 210.8 miles (339.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 8:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.32 one way or $62.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Benton

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

30 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

34 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

66 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Texarkana and Batesville. Straight-line distance: 210.81 mi (339.27 km).

Texarkana

#1 Texarkana

City in Miller County, Arkansas, United States

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

#2 Batesville

City in Arkansas, USA

Population10,830
Coordinates35.7698000, -91.6409700
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Texarkana (-94.03769, 33.44179)
End: Batesville (-91.64097, 35.7698)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 377 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.27 gal
31.32 L · about $31.32
Round trip
$62.64
16.54 gal · 62.64 L
Estimated CO2
73.5 kg one way
Round trip: 147 kg / 324 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $31.32 $62.64
Mid-grade $4.26 $35.22 $70.44
Premium $4.63 $38.25 $76.50
Diesel $5.42 $44.78 $89.56

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Texarkana and Batesville. The current time is 12:35:42.

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.