How far is Texarkana, AR from Marion, AR?
The driving distance from Texarkana, AR to Marion, AR is about 271 miles (436.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 251 miles (404 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 23m 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 04h 41m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital of Arkansas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Texarkana and Marion.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Texarkana and Marion.
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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
133.5 mi · 2 hr 16 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on East Belt Freeway
10 mi · 12 min · East Belt Freeway
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Take the exit right toward I 40: Memphis, Fort Smith
1161 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Memphis
2525 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
117.2 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Blytheville, Saint Louis
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue on Blues Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Blues Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West: Marion, Sunset, Wynne
103 m · 8 sec
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Continue on I-55 Service Road
1217 ft · 21 sec · I-55 Service Road
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Turn right onto East Military Road
3178 ft · 1 min · East Military Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Military Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Texarkana and Marion.
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
134 mi · 02h 16m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Texarkana and Mostly Sunny near Marion.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Texarkana to Marion?
The road trip is about 271 miles (436.2 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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?
Little Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.4 miles from Texarkana and 135.6 miles from Marion.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 251 miles (404 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 7:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.24 one way or $72.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Texarkana and Mostly Sunny near Marion.
Stop Ideas Near Little Rock
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 Little Rock.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Texarkana and Marion. Straight-line distance: 251.05 mi (404.02 km).
#1 Texarkana
City in Miller County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 29,556 |
| Coordinates | 33.4417900, -94.0376900 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Marion
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 12,290 |
| Coordinates | 35.2145300, -90.1964800 |
| Altitude | 69 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marion (-90.19648, 35.21453)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 436 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 22m |
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 | $36.24 | $72.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $40.76 | $81.52 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $44.26 | $88.52 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $51.82 | $103.64 |
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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