Drive or Fly: Trumann, AR to Texarkana, AR?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for JBR–TXK. At 286 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

5h 5m

Distance

286.4 mi

Total Cost

$99

CO2

116 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$64

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

30m in the air

Air Distance

253 mi

Total Cost

$185

CO2

65 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Trumann, AR → JBR 20m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 30m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

TXK → Texarkana, AR 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $130) $130

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Trumann, AR JBR — Jonesboro Municipal Airport 13 mi, ~20m drive

Texarkana, AR TXK — Texarkana Regional Airport (Webb Field) 3 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between JBR and TXK. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 2h 5m compared to driving

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

7h 6m

5h 20m on rail

Total Cost

$51

CO2

15 kg

Route

Texas Eagle

Door-to-Door Timeline

Trumann, AR → Walnut Ridge Amtrak Station 56m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 320m

Arrival 10m

Texarkana Amtrak Station → Texarkana, AR 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $51) $51

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Walnut Ridge Amtrak Station 37 mi, ~56m drive

To Texarkana Amtrak Station 2 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~8/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 8 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	5h 5m	3h	7h 6m
Total cost (1 person)	$99	$185	$51
Carbon footprint	116 kg CO₂	65 kg CO₂	15 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 13, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Trumann, AR to Texarkana, AR with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.