How far is Texarkana, AR from Fayetteville, AR?

The driving distance from Texarkana, AR to Fayetteville, AR is about 235.9 miles (379.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181.2 miles (291.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 48m 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
235.9 mi
04h 24m
Flight
181.2 mi
291.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.2 mi
Kilometers
291.62 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
235.9 mi
Kilometers
379.64 km
Drive Time
04h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Sat, May 30, 4:44 AM CDT
Return by in Texarkana
Sat, May 30, 9:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Texarkana
2026-05-30T00:19
Arrive Fayetteville
Sat, May 30, 4:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 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
8:12 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
117.7 mi
02h 12m
To Fayetteville
118.1 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    40.3 mi · 40 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 112, AR 265

    2318 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto South Cato Springs Road

    1092 ft · 23 sec · South Cato Springs Road

  15. 15

    Continue on South Razorback Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Razorback Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South School Avenue

    652 ft · 16 sec · South School Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

    2093 ft · 53 sec · South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on South College Avenue

    846 ft · 27 sec · South College Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    45 m · 8 sec · East Center Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Lakeside Drive
121 mi · 51%
I 49 North
41 mi · 17%
Main Street
32.3 mi · 14%
North State Line Avenue
20.2 mi · 9%
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
04h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.7 mi
181.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waldron
02h 12m from Texarkana
Leave By
8:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Texarkana and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 235.9 miles (379.6 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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 117.7 miles from Texarkana and 118.1 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 181.2 miles (291.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.7 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 8:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.51 one way or $63.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Texarkana and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fayetteville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Texarkana and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 181.2 mi (291.62 km).

Texarkana

#1 Texarkana

City in Miller County, Arkansas, United States

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

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population89,576
Coordinates36.0625800, -94.1574300
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Start: East 20th Street (-94.037686, 33.441936)
End: County Avenue (-94.157184, 36.062567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 380 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.32 gal
31.51 L · about $31.51
Round trip
$63.02
16.64 gal · 63.02 L
Estimated CO2
73.9 kg one way
Round trip: 147.9 kg / 326 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $31.51 $63.02
Mid-grade $4.26 $35.43 $70.87
Premium $4.63 $38.48 $76.96
Diesel $5.42 $45.05 $90.11

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Texarkana and Fayetteville. The current time is 00:19:41.

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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.