Origin
Texarkana, AR
Afternoon in Texarkana on Friday
Local time
3:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Texarkana, AR to Maumelle, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 40m
Distance
148.7 mi
239 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 30m
★
6 AM
2h 41m
8 AM
3h 2m
10 AM
2h 48m
12 PM
2h 46m
3 PM
2h 49m
5 PM
3h 1m
8 PM
2h 34m
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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Maumelle, AR
Andreas Ebner
Trip Overview
The drive from Texarkana, AR to Maumelle, AR covers 148.7 miles and takes about 2h 40m 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, US 70, Maumelle Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 124.9 miles on Purple Heart Trail. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.46 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
74.3 miles from Texarkana, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 40m. Total distance: 148.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (8%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 40m drive with frequent turns across 148.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 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 124.9 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 2h 40m drive. You will face about 10 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 130.5 miles (US 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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County Avenue
Turn right onto County Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East 24th Street
Turn right onto East 24th Street
Navigation decision point
8
130.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 14m in
|
US 70
Take the exit onto US 70 toward I 430 North, US 70: Fort Smith
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 129
Toward I 430 North, US 70: Fort Smith
6
142.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 28m in
Take the exit toward AR 100: Maumelle Boulevard, Crystall Hill Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 12
Toward AR 100: Maumelle Boulevard, Crystall Hil...
5
148.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 40m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Trail | 124.9 mi | 2h 6m |
| US 70 | 11.8 mi | 14m |
| Maumelle Boulevard | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| North Loop | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Jefferson Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| East 24th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Edgewood Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Crystal Hill Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Trail
— 124.9 mi, about 2h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Texarkana, AR and Maumelle, 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
125 mi
·
2 hr 6 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
8
Take the exit onto US 70
12 mi
·
14 min
·
US 70
Exit 129
Toward I 430 North, US 70: Fort Smith
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 12
Toward AR 100: Maumelle Boulevard, Crystall Hill Road
10
At end of road, turn left onto AR 100
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Crystal Hill Road
11
Continue on AR 100
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Maumelle Boulevard
12
Turn slight left onto Edgewood Drive
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Edgewood Drive
13
Turn left
47 ft
·
3 sec
14
Keep slight right at fork
215 ft
·
15 sec
15
Arrive at destination
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 74.3 miles from Texarkana, AR, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 124.9 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 33 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.3 miles or 1h 18m 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 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Maumelle, 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 148.7 miles and 2h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 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 124.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 74.3 mi from Texarkana, AR · 1h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
74 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 74.3 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 124.9 miles.
Arriving in Maumelle, AR
The final approach into Maumelle, 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 Maumelle, 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
$22.46 one way
$44.91 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $24.65 | $49.31 |
| premium | $4.56 | $26.69 | $53.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.83 | $65.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52 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 | 44.6 | 0 | $15.61 | $7.14 |
| Efficient EV | 37.2 | 0 | $13.01 | $5.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.5 | 0 | $20.82 | $9.52 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Maumelle, AR
Afternoon in Maumelle on Friday
Local time
3:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Haskell, AR
74 mi in
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
2h 40m 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 Maumelle, AR covers 148.7 miles and takes about 2h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Purple Heart Trail, US 70, Maumelle Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 74.3 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 $22.46 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 is a straightforward 2h 40m drive. You will face about 10 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 130.5 miles (US 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Texarkana, AR to Maumelle, 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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