How far is Texarkana, AR from Tennessee, AR?

The driving distance from Texarkana, AR to Tennessee, AR is about 149.6 miles (240.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.8 miles (204 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m 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
149.59 mi
02h 45m
Flight
126.74 mi
203.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.74 mi
Kilometers
203.97 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.59 mi
Kilometers
240.74 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tennessee
Fri, Oct 16, 2:22 AM CDT
Return by in Texarkana
Fri, Oct 16, 5:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Texarkana
2026-10-15T23:37
Arrive Tennessee
Fri, Oct 16, 2:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:00 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
Damascus
AR

Human settlement in United States of America

From Texarkana
75.6 mi
01h 22m
To Tennessee
73.9 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
93°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Texarkana and Tennessee.

  1. 1

    Start on East 20th Street

    148 m · 23 sec · East 20th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hickory Street

    658 ft · 23 sec · Hickory Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 18th Street

    1998 ft · 59 sec · East 18th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East 9th Street

    30.3 mi · 35 min · East 9th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on US Highway 82

    2.6 mi · 3 min · US Highway 82

  7. 7

    Continue on West Antigo Street

    18.8 mi · 21 min · West Antigo Street

  8. 8

    Turn right

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    30.7 mi · 35 min

  10. 10

    Continue on West Hillsboro Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West Hillsboro Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South West Avenue

    1614 ft · 33 sec · South West Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    3 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Moro Bay Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Moro Bay Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Moro Bay Highway

    44.1 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Moro Bay Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    12.1 mi · 18 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Tennessee Spur Road

    1475 ft · 1 min · Tennessee Spur Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tennessee Spur Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Moro Bay Highway
44.1 mi · 29%
East 9th Street
30.3 mi · 20%
West Antigo Street
18.8 mi · 13%
West Main Street
3.05 mi · 2%
US Highway 82
2.61 mi · 2%
West Hillsboro Street
2.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Moro Bay Highway

Continue on Moro Bay Highway

44.1 mi · 01h 06m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
126.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Damascus
01h 22m from Texarkana
Leave By
1:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Texarkana and Sunny near Tennessee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Texarkana to Tennessee?

The road trip is about 149.6 miles (240.7 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Damascus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.6 miles from Texarkana and 73.9 miles from Tennessee.

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

The direct path is about 126.8 miles (204 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 1:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.84 one way or $41.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Texarkana and Sunny near Tennessee.

Stop Ideas Near Damascus

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Damascus, 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 Damascus.

RAIL

Hope

70 mi away
100 East Division Street
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

95 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Texarkana

97 mi away
100 East Front Street
BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

107 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Texarkana and Tennessee. Straight-line distance: 126.74 mi (203.97 km).

Texarkana

#1 Texarkana

City in Miller County, Arkansas, United States

Population29,556
Coordinates33.4417900, -94.0376900
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
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#2 Tennessee

Tennessee is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.6312200, -91.8487400
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: East 20th Street (-94.037686, 33.441936)
End: Tennessee Spur Road (-91.848616, 33.631157)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.28 gal
19.98 L · about $20.84
Round trip
$41.68
10.56 gal · 39.96 L
Estimated CO2
46.9 kg one way
Round trip: 93.8 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $20.84 $41.68
Mid-grade $4.44 $23.45 $46.90
Premium $4.83 $25.48 $50.95
Diesel $5.92 $31.25 $62.49

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 Tennessee. The current time is 23:37:16.

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.