How far is Texarkana, AR from North Little Rock, AR?

The driving distance from Texarkana, AR to North Little Rock, AR is about 144.2 miles (232.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.6 miles (219.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
144.23 mi
02h 11m
Flight
136.66 mi
219.93 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.66 mi
Kilometers
219.93 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.23 mi
Kilometers
232.12 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Little Rock
Sat, May 30, 2:30 AM CDT
Return by in Texarkana
Sat, May 30, 4:41 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 North Little Rock
Sat, May 30, 2:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Texarkana
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Gum Springs
AR

Human settlement in Clark County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Texarkana
72.1 mi
01h 05m
To North Little Rock
72.2 mi
01h 05m

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
84°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Texarkana and North Little Rock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Texarkana and North Little Rock.

  1. 1

    Start on East 20th Street

    55 m · 10 sec · East 20th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Avenue

    1338 ft · 39 sec · County Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 24th Street

    2659 ft · 1 min · East 24th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    957 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto North Loop

    2.9 mi · 3 min · North Loop

  7. 7

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    133.5 mi · 2 hr 16 min · Purple Heart Trail

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Curtis Sykes Drive

    864 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto North Locust Street

    32 m · 8 sec · North Locust Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    1770 ft · 51 sec · East 15th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    135 m · 9 sec · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Texarkana and North Little Rock.

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
138 mi · 96%
North Loop
2.94 mi · 2%
Jefferson Avenue
1.89 mi · 1%
East 24th Street
0.5 mi
East 15th Street
0.34 mi
County Avenue
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
136.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gum Springs
01h 05m from Texarkana
Leave By
2:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Texarkana and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Little Rock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Texarkana to North Little Rock?

The road trip is about 144.2 miles (232.1 km) and usually takes 02h 11m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gum Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.1 miles from Texarkana and 72.2 miles from North Little Rock.

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

The direct path is about 136.6 miles (219.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.28 one way or $38.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Texarkana and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Little Rock.

Stop Ideas Near Gum Springs

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gum Springs, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gum Springs.

RAIL

Arkadelphia station

6 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Malvern station

42 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Hope

64 mi away
100 East Division Street
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

106 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Texarkana and North Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 136.66 mi (219.93 km).

Texarkana

#1 Texarkana

City in Miller County, Arkansas, United States

Population29,556
Coordinates33.4417900, -94.0376900
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
North Little Rock

#2 North Little Rock

The most populous city in Pulaski County, Arkansas.

Population66,276
Coordinates34.7695400, -92.2670900
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Start: East 20th Street (-94.037686, 33.441936)
End: North Main Street (-92.267166, 34.769542)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.09 gal
19.27 L · about $19.28
Round trip
$38.55
10.18 gal · 38.54 L
Estimated CO2
45.2 kg one way
Round trip: 90.5 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.28 $38.55
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.68 $43.36
Premium $4.63 $23.54 $47.08
Diesel $5.42 $27.56 $55.12

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 North Little Rock. The current time is 00:19:42.

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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.