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Trip from Texarkana, AR to Jacksonville, AR

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

2h 47m

Distance

155.9 mi

251 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 36m ★
6 AM
2h 47m
8 AM
3h 9m
10 AM
2h 55m
12 PM
2h 53m
3 PM
2h 56m
5 PM
3h 8m
8 PM
2h 41m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Miller County, Arkansas, United States

Texarkana, AR

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city in Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States

Jacksonville, AR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Texarkana, AR to Jacksonville, AR covers 155.9 miles and takes about 2h 47m 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, I 57, I 30 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 133.5 miles on Purple Heart Trail. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.54 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

78 miles from Texarkana, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 2h 47m drive with frequent turns across 155.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 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 133.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near County Avenue.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 155.9 miles you will encounter 11 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: 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 11 key points

These 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

7
144.1 mi into trip | ~2h 30m in | US 67; US 167

Keep slight right at fork onto US 67; US 167 toward I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 143B Toward I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Ja...
7
145.7 mi into trip | ~2h 33m in | I 57; US 167

Keep slight left at fork onto I 57; US 167 toward Saint Louis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward Saint Louis

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Texarkana, AR and Jacksonville, AR, road signs point toward Memphis and Saint Louis.

Memphis

144.1 mi in | ~2h 30m | via US 67; US 167

Saint Louis

145.7 mi in | ~2h 33m | via I 57; US 167

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Purple Heart Trail 133.5 mi 2h 16m
I 57 8.4 mi 9m
I 30 4.9 mi 6m
North Loop 2.9 mi 3m
Jefferson Avenue 1.7 mi 3m
US 67 1.6 mi 2m
South Redmond Road 0.6 mi 1m
South 1st Street 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Purple Heart Trail — 133.5 mi, about 2h 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Texarkana, AR and Jacksonville, 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

134 mi · 2 hr 16 min · Purple Heart Trail
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 30; US 67

0.7 mi · 49 sec · I 30; US 67
9

Continue on I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167

4.2 mi · 5 min · I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
10

Keep slight right at fork onto US 67; US 167

1.6 mi · 2 min · US 67; US 167
Exit 143B Toward I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 57; US 167

8.4 mi · 9 min · I 57; US 167
Toward Saint Louis Use the slight left lane.
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward Redmond Road
13

Turn right onto South Redmond Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Redmond Road
14

Turn left onto South James Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · South James Street
15

Turn right onto Stone Street

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Stone Street
16

Turn slight left onto AR 161

0.5 mi · 1 min · South 1st Street
17

Arrive at destination

AR 161

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 78 miles from Texarkana, AR, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 133.5 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 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 78 miles or 1h 22m 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 13m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jacksonville, AR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Texarkana, 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 Texarkana, AR

This is one driving day of about 155.9 miles and 2h 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Texarkana, 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 Purple Heart Trail for about 133.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 78 mi from Texarkana, AR · 1h 22m into the drive

city in Bowie County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Texarkana, TX

78 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

Texarkana, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Texarkana, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 78 miles from Texarkana, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Purple Heart Trail if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 133.5 miles.

Arriving in Jacksonville, AR

The final approach into Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Hot Springs National Park

Hot Springs National Park

National Park

Hot Springs National Park has a rich cultural past. The grand architecture of our historic bathhouses is equally matched by the natural curiosities that have been drawing people here for hundreds of y...

16 mi from route ~39 min detour Free near mile 96.8
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.54 one way

$47.09 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 55 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $25.85 $51.69
premium $4.56 $27.98 $55.96
diesel $5.61 $34.42 $68.84

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 54.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 46.8 0 $16.37 $7.48
Efficient EV 39 0 $13.64 $6.24
EV Truck/SUV 62.4 0 $21.83 $9.98

Gas CO2

55 kg

EV CO2

18 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 hours ago

Origin

Texarkana, AR

Night in Texarkana on Tuesday

Local time

10:52 PM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Partly Cloudy

S 5 to 10 mph 6% chance Live forecast

Destination

Jacksonville, AR

Night in Jacksonville on Tuesday

Local time

10:52 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°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

5 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

2h 47m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Jacksonville, AR covers 155.9 miles and takes about 2h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Purple Heart Trail, I 57, I 30. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 78 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 $23.54 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.
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 155.9 miles you will encounter 11 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: 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.
Between Texarkana, AR and Jacksonville, AR, road signs point toward Memphis and Saint Louis.

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