Origin
Beebe, AR
Night in Beebe on Tuesday
Local time
11:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beebe, AR to Texarkana, AR
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
3h 7m
Distance
175.8 mi
283 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 56m
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6 AM
3h 8m
8 AM
3h 31m
10 AM
3h 16m
12 PM
3h 13m
3 PM
3h 17m
5 PM
3h 30m
8 PM
3h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beebe, AR
Tima Miroshnichenko
Texarkana, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Beebe, AR to Texarkana, AR covers 175.8 miles and takes about 3h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 30, I 57, US 167 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 137 miles on I 30. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
87.9 miles from Beebe, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 3h 7m highway drive covering 175.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 30 and I 57. The longest continuous stretch is about 137 miles on I 30.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 30 is the longest continuous segment at about 137 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 30 and I 57. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near I 57 Business.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 175.8 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (I 57 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 31.1 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36 miles (I 30; US 67): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
2.3 mi into trip
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~4m in
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I 57 Business
Take the exit onto I 57 Business
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
31.1 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
US 167
Take the exit onto US 167 toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US...
8
36 mi into trip
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~41m in
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I 30; US 67
Keep slight right at fork onto I 30; US 67 toward Texarkana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 138
Toward Texarkana
4
173 mi into trip
|
~3h 1m in
Take the exit toward Jefferson Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Jefferson Avenue
5
175.7 mi into trip
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~3h 7m in
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East 20th Street
Turn right onto East 20th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 30 | 137 mi | 2h 20m |
| I 57 | 27.6 mi | 28m |
| US 167 | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| Jefferson Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| East Center Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| I 40 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| I 57 Business | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East 24th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 30
— 137 mi, about 2h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beebe, AR and Texarkana, AR.
1
Start on East Center Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
East Center Street
2
Continue on I 57 Business
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 57 Business
3
Take the exit onto I 57 Business
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 57 Business
4
Merge onto I 57; US 167
28 mi
·
28 min
·
I 57; US 167
5
Merge onto I 40; US 167
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 40; US 167
6
Take the exit onto US 167
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
US 167
Toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 30; US 67
24 mi
·
26 min
·
I 30; US 67
Exit 138
Toward Texarkana
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 30; US 70
113 mi
·
1 hr 53 min
·
I 30; US 70
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward Jefferson Avenue
10
Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Jefferson Avenue
11
Turn right onto East 24th Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
East 24th Street
12
Turn left onto Hickory Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Hickory Street
13
Turn right onto East 20th Street
485 ft
·
21 sec
·
East 20th Street
14
Arrive at destination
East 20th Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 87.9 miles from Beebe, AR, or about 1h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 137 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 87.9 miles or 1h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Texarkana, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Beebe, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Beebe, AR
This is one driving day of about 175.8 miles and 3h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Beebe, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 30 for about 137 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 87.9 mi from Beebe, AR · 1h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
88 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 87.9 miles from Beebe, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 30 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 137 miles.
Arriving in Texarkana, AR
The final approach into Texarkana, AR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Texarkana, AR.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.55 one way
$53.10 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $29.15 | $58.29 |
| premium | $4.56 | $31.55 | $63.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.81 | $77.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.7 | 0 | $18.46 | $8.44 |
| Efficient EV | 44 | 0 | $15.38 | $7.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.3 | 0 | $24.61 | $11.25 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Texarkana, AR
Night in Texarkana on Tuesday
Local time
11:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
15 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 7m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Beebe, AR to Texarkana, AR covers 175.8 miles and takes about 3h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 30, I 57, US 167. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 87.9 miles from Beebe, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.55 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 175.8 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (I 57 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 31.1 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36 miles (I 30; US 67): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Beebe, AR to Texarkana, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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