How far is Texarkana, AR from Harrison, AR?
The driving distance from Texarkana, AR to Harrison, AR is about 272.2 miles (438.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 199.7 miles (321.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 23m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Texarkana and Harrison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Texarkana and Harrison.
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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
124.9 mi · 2 hr 6 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 430 North, US 70: Fort Smith
13.1 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Fort Smith, Oklahoma City
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
21.7 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 65 North, US 65B South
2043 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Skyline Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Skyline Drive
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Continue on US Highway 65
3.2 mi · 4 min · US Highway 65
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Continue on South Broadview Street
11.8 mi · 17 min · South Broadview Street
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Continue on US Highway 65
1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 65
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Continue on North Broadview Street
1.2 km · 56 sec · North Broadview Street
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Continue on South Broadway
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Broadway
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Continue on US Highway 65
18.4 mi · 26 min · US Highway 65
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Continue straight
26.5 mi · 37 min
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Continue straight
35.6 mi · 51 min
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto East Central Avenue
41 m · 4 sec · East Central Avenue
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Continue on East Central Avenue
2111 ft · 40 sec · East Central Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
92 m · 14 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Stephenson Avenue
24 m · 4 sec · West Stephenson Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Stephenson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Texarkana and Harrison.
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
125 mi · 02h 06m
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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Harrison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Texarkana to Harrison?
The road trip is about 272.2 miles (438.1 km) and usually takes 05h 23m 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?
Cammack Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.1 miles from Texarkana and 136.1 miles from Harrison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 199.7 miles (321.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.39 one way or $72.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Texarkana and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Harrison.
Stop Ideas Near Cammack Village
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 Cammack Village.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Texarkana and Harrison. Straight-line distance: 199.72 mi (321.42 km).
#1 Texarkana
City in Miller County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 29,556 |
| Coordinates | 33.4417900, -94.0376900 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Harrison
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 13,139 |
| Coordinates | 36.2297900, -93.1076800 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harrison (-93.10768, 36.22979)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 438 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 23m |
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 | $3.79 | $36.39 | $72.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $40.93 | $81.86 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $44.45 | $88.89 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $52.04 | $104.08 |
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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