How far is Texarkana, AR from Fouke, AR?
The driving distance from Texarkana, AR to Fouke, AR is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Texarkana and Fouke.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Texarkana and Fouke.
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Start on East 20th Street
148 m · 23 sec · East 20th Street
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Turn right onto Hickory Street
3.8 mi · 7 min · Hickory Street
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Take the ramp right
883 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left
1243 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
10.8 mi · 12 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward North Fouke Road
1740 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto North Fouke Road
2900 ft · 1 min · North Fouke Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 71
692 ft · 13 sec · US Highway 71
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Continue on North Monster Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · North Monster Expressway
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Turn left onto East Main Street
5 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Texarkana and Fouke.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
10.8 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Texarkana and Sunny near Fouke.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Texarkana to Fouke?
The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Garland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Texarkana and 8.5 miles from Fouke.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Texarkana and Sunny near Fouke.
Stop Ideas Near Garland
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 Garland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Texarkana and Fouke. Straight-line distance: 15.26 mi (24.56 km).
#1 Texarkana
City in Miller County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 29,556 |
| Coordinates | 33.4417900, -94.0376900 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fouke
Human settlement in Miller County, Arkansas, United States of America
| Population | 876 |
| Coordinates | 33.2612400, -93.8854600 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fouke (-93.88546, 33.26124)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.44 | $2.62 | $5.24 |
| Premium | $4.83 | $2.85 | $5.69 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
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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