How far is Texarkana, AR from Prairie Grove, AR?

The driving distance from Texarkana, AR to Prairie Grove, AR is about 235.4 miles (378.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.8 miles (282.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 40m 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
235.44 mi
04h 50m
Flight
175.81 mi
282.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.81 mi
Kilometers
282.94 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
235.44 mi
Kilometers
378.91 km
Drive Time
04h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prairie Grove
Thu, Oct 15, 4:34 PM CDT
Return by in Texarkana
Thu, Oct 15, 9:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Texarkana
2026-10-15T11:44
Arrive Prairie Grove
Thu, Oct 15, 4:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 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
7:20 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
117.6 mi
02h 25m
To Prairie Grove
117.8 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
80°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Texarkana and Prairie Grove.

  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

    32.6 mi · 33 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward State Highway 170: West Fork

    2169 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Phillips Street

    1601 ft · 33 sec · Phillips Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    4.2 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Continue on South State Highway 265

    590 ft · 12 sec · South State Highway 265

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Hogeye Road

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Hogeye Road

  18. 18

    Continue on South Mock Street

    2983 ft · 1 min · South Mock Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Mock Drive

    36 m · 5 sec · West Mock Drive

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Mock Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Lakeside Drive
121 mi · 51%
I 49 North
33.3 mi · 14%
Main Street
32.3 mi · 14%
North State Line Avenue
20.2 mi · 9%
540 North
12 mi · 5%
Hogeye Road
5.87 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 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.6 mi
175.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waldron
02h 25m from Texarkana
Leave By
7:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Texarkana and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Prairie Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Texarkana to Prairie Grove?

The road trip is about 235.4 miles (378.9 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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 117.6 miles from Texarkana and 117.8 miles from Prairie Grove.

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

The direct path is about 175.8 miles (282.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.80 one way or $65.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Texarkana and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Prairie Grove.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Texarkana and Prairie Grove. Straight-line distance: 175.81 mi (282.94 km).

Texarkana

#1 Texarkana

City in Miller County, Arkansas, United States

Population29,556
Coordinates33.4417900, -94.0376900
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Prairie Grove

#2 Prairie Grove

City in Arkansas, USA

Population7,049
Coordinates35.9759100, -94.3177100
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Texarkana (-94.03769, 33.44179)
End: Prairie Grove (-94.31771, 35.97591)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 379 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.31 gal
31.45 L · about $32.80
Round trip
$65.60
16.62 gal · 62.9 L
Estimated CO2
73.9 kg one way
Round trip: 147.7 kg / 326 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $32.80 $65.60
Mid-grade $4.44 $36.90 $73.81
Premium $4.83 $40.10 $80.19
Diesel $5.92 $49.18 $98.36

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Texarkana and Prairie Grove. The current time is 11:44:46.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.