Origin
Texarkana, AR
Evening in Texarkana on Friday
Local time
6:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Texarkana, AR to Camden, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 50m
Distance
82 mi
132 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 43m
★
6 AM
1h 51m
8 AM
2h 7m
10 AM
1h 57m
12 PM
1h 55m
3 PM
1h 57m
5 PM
2h 6m
8 PM
1h 46m
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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Camden, AR
Tima Miroshnichenko
Trip Overview
The drive from Texarkana, AR to Camden, AR covers 82 miles and takes about 1h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East 9th Street, South 1st Street, State Highway 98 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.3 miles on East 9th Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.38 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.
Midpoint
41 miles from Texarkana, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 50m. Total distance: 82 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (24%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 50m drive with frequent turns across 82 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East 9th Street is the longest continuous segment at about 30.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Hickory Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Texarkana, AR to Camden, AR is easy. At 1h 50m with 24% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Hickory Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East 18th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Jefferson Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Hickory Street
Turn right onto Hickory Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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East 18th Street
Turn left onto East 18th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Jefferson Avenue
Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 67; US 82 / East 9th Street
Turn left onto US 67; US 82 / East 9th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
52.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
US 79 / State Highway 98
At end of road, turn left onto US 79 / State Highway 98
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 9th Street | 30.3 mi | 35m |
| South 1st Street | 19.8 mi | 29m |
| State Highway 98 | 13.2 mi | 20m |
| West Antigo Street | 10.2 mi | 11m |
| AR 98 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| US Highway 82 | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| Broadway Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Jefferson Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
East 9th Street
— 30.3 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Texarkana, AR and Camden, AR.
1
Start on East 20th Street
485 ft
·
23 sec
·
East 20th Street
2
Turn right onto Hickory Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Hickory Street
3
Turn left onto East 18th Street
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
East 18th Street
4
Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Avenue
5
Turn left onto US 67; US 82
30 mi
·
35 min
·
East 9th Street
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 82
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 82
7
Continue on US 82
10 mi
·
11 min
·
West Antigo Street
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
9
Continue on AR 98
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
AR 98
10
Turn left onto AR 98
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 98
11
Continue on AR 98
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway Street
12
At end of road, turn left onto US 79
9.7 mi
·
14 min
·
State Highway 98
13
Continue on US 79
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
1st
14
Continue on US 79
20 mi
·
29 min
·
South 1st Street
15
Continue on US 278B
37 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Washington Street
16
Arrive at destination
US 278B
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 41 miles from Texarkana, AR, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.3 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 18 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41 miles or 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Camden, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Texarkana, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Texarkana, AR
This is one driving day of about 82 miles and 1h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Texarkana, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on East 9th Street for about 30.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41 mi from Texarkana, AR · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41 miles from Texarkana, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Camden, AR
The final approach into Camden, 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
$12.38 one way
$24.77 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $13.59 | $27.19 |
| premium | $4.56 | $14.72 | $29.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.10 | $36.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.61 | $3.94 |
| Efficient EV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.18 | $3.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.8 | 0 | $11.48 | $5.25 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Camden, AR
Evening in Camden on Friday
Local time
6:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 50m 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 Camden, AR covers 82 miles and takes about 1h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East 9th Street, South 1st Street, State Highway 98. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41 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 $12.38 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.
The drive from Texarkana, AR to Camden, AR is easy. At 1h 50m with 24% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Hickory Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East 18th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Jefferson Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Texarkana, AR to Camden, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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