Origin
Texarkana, AR
Afternoon in Texarkana on Friday
Local time
1:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Texarkana, AR to Arkadelphia, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
76.9 mi
124 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Texarkana, AR
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Arkadelphia, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Texarkana, AR to Arkadelphia, AR covers 76.9 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Purple Heart Trail, North Loop, Pine Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 68.5 miles on Purple Heart Trail. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.61 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 76.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 21m drive with frequent turns across 76.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Purple Heart Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 68.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near County Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 21m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (County Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (East 24th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
County Avenue
Turn right onto County Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East 24th Street
Turn right onto East 24th Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
74.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Take the exit toward AR 8, AR 26, AR 51: Arkadelphia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward AR 8, AR 26, AR 51: Arkadelphia
5
76.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
US 67; AR 7; AR 8; AR 51 / Caddo Street
Turn left onto US 67; AR 7; AR 8; AR 51 / Caddo Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Trail | 68.5 mi | 1h 8m |
| North Loop | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Pine Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Jefferson Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| East 24th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| County Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Caddo Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North 10th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Trail
— 68.5 mi, about 1h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Texarkana, AR and Arkadelphia, AR.
1
Start on East 20th Street
180 ft
·
9 sec
·
East 20th Street
2
Turn right onto County Avenue
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
County Avenue
3
Turn right onto East 24th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 24th Street
4
Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Jefferson Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
6
Merge onto I 30
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North Loop
7
Continue on I 30
69 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
Toward AR 8, AR 26, AR 51: Arkadelphia
9
Turn right onto AR 8; AR 51
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Pine Street
10
Turn right onto US 67; AR 7; AR 8; AR 51
527 ft
·
16 sec
·
North 10th Street
11
Turn left onto US 67; AR 7; AR 8; AR 51
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Caddo Street
12
Arrive at destination
US 67; AR 7; AR 8; AR 51
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.5 mi from Texarkana, AR · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.5 miles from Texarkana, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Purple Heart Trail if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 68.5 miles.
Arriving in Arkadelphia, AR
The final approach into Arkadelphia, AR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.61 one way
$23.23 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $12.75 | $25.50 |
| premium | $4.56 | $13.80 | $27.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.98 | $33.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.07 | $3.69 |
| Efficient EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.73 | $3.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.77 | $4.92 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (67% 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
Arkadelphia, AR
Afternoon in Arkadelphia on Friday
Local time
1:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
1h 21m 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 Texarkana, AR to Arkadelphia, AR covers 76.9 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Purple Heart Trail, North Loop, Pine Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.5 miles from Texarkana, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.61 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 21m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (County Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (East 24th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Texarkana, AR to Arkadelphia, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hot Springs National Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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