How far is Texarkana, AR from Cave Springs, AR?

The driving distance from Texarkana, AR to Cave Springs, AR is about 251.5 miles (404.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 195.2 miles (314.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 12m 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
251.5 mi
05h 06m
Flight
195.27 mi
314.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
195.27 mi
Kilometers
314.25 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
251.5 mi
Kilometers
404.75 km
Drive Time
05h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cave Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 12:51 AM CDT
Return by in Texarkana
Wed, Apr 15, 5:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Texarkana
2026-04-14T19:45
Arrive Cave Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 12:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:06 AM to 1:06 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
6:48 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
125.9 mi
02h 33m
To Cave Springs
125.6 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Texarkana and Cave Springs.

  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

    4.9 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 412

    1473 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 412

    59 m · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Sunset Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Sunset Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on East Henri de Tonti Boulevard

    1982 ft · 39 sec · East Henri de Tonti Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Maestri Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North Maestri Road

  19. 19

    Continue on South Elm Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Elm Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North Main Street Elm Springs

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street Elm Springs

  21. 21

    Continue on South Main Street (Cave Springs)

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street (Cave Springs)

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Midway Avenue

    16 m · 7 sec · Midway Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left

    13 m · 3 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Lakeside Drive
121 mi · 48%
I 49 North
52 mi · 21%
Main Street
32.3 mi · 13%
North State Line Avenue
20.2 mi · 8%
540 North
12 mi · 5%
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
05h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.3 mi
195.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waldron
02h 33m from Texarkana
Leave By
6:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Texarkana and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cave Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Texarkana to Cave Springs?

The road trip is about 251.5 miles (404.8 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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 125.9 miles from Texarkana and 125.6 miles from Cave Springs.

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

The direct path is about 195.2 miles (314.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.3 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 6:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.59 one way or $67.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Texarkana and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cave Springs.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Texarkana and Cave Springs. Straight-line distance: 195.27 mi (314.25 km).

Texarkana

#1 Texarkana

City in Miller County, Arkansas, United States

Population29,556
Coordinates33.4417900, -94.0376900
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Cave Springs

#2 Cave Springs

City in Arkansas, USA

Population5,737
Coordinates36.2634100, -94.2318700
Altitude352
CountryUnited States
Start: Texarkana (-94.03769, 33.44179)
End: Cave Springs (-94.23187, 36.26341)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 405 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.87 gal
33.59 L · about $33.59
Round trip
$67.18
17.74 gal · 67.18 L
Estimated CO2
78.8 kg one way
Round trip: 157.7 kg / 348 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $33.59 $67.18
Mid-grade $4.26 $37.78 $75.55
Premium $4.63 $41.02 $82.05
Diesel $5.42 $48.03 $96.06

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Texarkana and Cave Springs. The current time is 19:45:39.

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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.