How far is Texarkana, AR from Clarksville, AR?
The driving distance from Texarkana, AR to Clarksville, AR is about 212.3 miles (341.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144 miles (231.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 47m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 53m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Texarkana and Clarksville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Texarkana and Clarksville.
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Start on East 20th Street
55 m · 10 sec · East 20th Street
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Turn right onto County Avenue
1338 ft · 39 sec · County Avenue
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Turn right onto East 24th Street
2659 ft · 1 min · East 24th Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Take the ramp right
957 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Loop
2.9 mi · 3 min · North Loop
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
94.2 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 270 West: Hot Springs
1816 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Road
12.3 mi · 14 min · Martin Luther King Road
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Continue on Malvern Avenue
2602 ft · 34 sec · Malvern Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
1083 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
2 mi · 2 min · Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
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Continue on Hot Springs Bypass
5.9 mi · 7 min · Hot Springs Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
56 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
44.8 mi · 51 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
1185 ft · 20 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Scenic 7 Drive
1787 ft · 23 sec · South Scenic 7 Drive
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Continue on 4th Street
14.4 mi · 17 min · 4th Street
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Continue on North State Highway 7
888 ft · 16 sec · North State Highway 7
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Continue straight
114 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Union Street
4.9 mi · 6 min · Union Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · West Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Mission Road
1316 ft · 22 sec · Mission Road
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Continue on Lakewood Drive
112 m · 10 sec · Lakewood Drive
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Take the ramp left toward I-40
1585 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
19 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 103, AR 21
1281 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto South Rogers Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Rogers Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
2193 ft · 43 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North College Avenue
28 m · 2 sec · North College Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North College Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Texarkana and Clarksville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Purple Heart Trail
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
94.2 mi · 01h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Texarkana and Mostly Sunny near Clarksville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Texarkana to Clarksville?
The road trip is about 212.3 miles (341.6 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?
Rockport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.1 miles from Texarkana and 106.1 miles from Clarksville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144 miles (231.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.3 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 9:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.56 one way or $59.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Texarkana and Mostly Sunny near Clarksville.
Stop Ideas Near Rockport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rockport.
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Little Rock Union Station
Hope
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Texarkana and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 143.96 mi (231.68 km).
#1 Texarkana
City in Miller County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 29,556 |
| Coordinates | 33.4417900, -94.0376900 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clarksville
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 9,721 |
| Coordinates | 35.4714700, -93.4665700 |
| Altitude | 113 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clarksville (-93.46657, 35.47147)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 342 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $29.56 | $59.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.44 | $33.26 | $66.53 |
| Premium | $4.83 | $36.14 | $72.28 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $44.33 | $88.65 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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