How far is Texarkana, AR from Bella Vista, AR?

The driving distance from Texarkana, AR to Bella Vista, AR is about 270 miles (434.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 210.4 miles (338.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 52m 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
270.02 mi
04h 56m
Flight
210.38 mi
338.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
210.38 mi
Kilometers
338.58 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
270.02 mi
Kilometers
434.56 km
Drive Time
04h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bella Vista
Fri, May 1, 3:26 PM CDT
Return by in Texarkana
Fri, May 1, 8:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Texarkana
2026-05-01T10:30
Arrive Bella Vista
Fri, May 1, 3:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 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
7:08 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
Waldron
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Texarkana
134.8 mi
02h 28m
To Bella Vista
135.1 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
63°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Texarkana and Bella Vista.

  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

    69.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward 540 North

    12 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Little Rock, Memphis

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1.2 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    5.7 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1490 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Lancashire Boulevard

    1119 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Lancashire Boulevard

    2685 ft · 1 min · East Lancashire Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Cooper Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Cooper Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Billingsley Drive

    62 m · 12 sec · Billingsley Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Hartsfield Lane

    93 m · 13 sec · Hartsfield Lane

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hartsfield Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Lakeside Drive
121 mi · 45%
I 49 North
76.9 mi · 28%
Main Street
32.3 mi · 12%
North State Line Avenue
20.2 mi · 7%
540 North
12 mi · 4%
I 40 East
4.59 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Lakeside Drive

Continue straight

69.9 mi · 01h 24m

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 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.6 mi
210.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waldron
02h 28m from Texarkana
Leave By
7:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Texarkana and Mostly Cloudy near Bella Vista.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Texarkana to Bella Vista?

The road trip is about 270 miles (434.6 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?

Waldron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.8 miles from Texarkana and 135.1 miles from Bella Vista.

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

The direct path is about 210.4 miles (338.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.6 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 7:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.09 one way or $72.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Texarkana and Mostly Cloudy near Bella Vista.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Texarkana and Bella Vista. Straight-line distance: 210.38 mi (338.58 km).

Texarkana

#1 Texarkana

City in Miller County, Arkansas, United States

Population29,556
Coordinates33.4417900, -94.0376900
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Bella Vista

#2 Bella Vista

City in Arkansas, United States

Population29,423
Coordinates36.4807000, -94.2713400
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Start: East 20th Street (-94.037686, 33.441936)
End: Hartsfield Lane (-94.271661, 36.480425)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 435 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.53 gal
36.07 L · about $36.09
Round trip
$72.18
19.06 gal · 72.14 L
Estimated CO2
84.7 kg one way
Round trip: 169.4 kg / 373 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $36.09 $72.18
Mid-grade $4.26 $40.59 $81.18
Premium $4.63 $44.08 $88.15
Diesel $5.42 $51.60 $103.21

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Texarkana and Bella Vista. The current time is 10:30:26.

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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.