How far is Texarkana, AR from Smithville, AR?
The driving distance from Texarkana, AR to Smithville, AR is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Miller County, Arkansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Texarkana and Smithville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Texarkana and Smithville.
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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
24.9 mi · 27 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 71: Doddridge
1509 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left
41 m · 7 sec
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Turn left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto County Road 4
2.4 mi · 9 min · County Road 4
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 4
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Texarkana and Smithville.
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
24.9 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Texarkana and Sunny near Smithville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Texarkana to Smithville?
The road trip is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Fouke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Texarkana and 16.4 miles from Smithville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 4:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.58 one way or $9.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Texarkana and Sunny near Smithville.
Stop Ideas Near Fouke
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 Fouke.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Texarkana and Smithville. Straight-line distance: 28.54 mi (45.93 km).
#1 Texarkana
City in Miller County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 29,556 |
| Coordinates | 33.4417900, -94.0376900 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Smithville
Town in Arkansas, United States of America
| Population | 68 |
| Coordinates | 33.0540200, -93.8676800 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
End: Smithville (-93.86768, 33.05402)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.58 | $9.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.44 | $5.15 | $10.30 |
| Premium | $4.83 | $5.60 | $11.19 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $6.86 | $13.73 |
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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