Origin
Texarkana, AR
Morning in Texarkana on Monday
Local time
6:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Texarkana, AR to Tennessee, AR
Drive Time
3h 19m
Distance
151.5 mi
244 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 7m
★
6 AM
3h 19m
8 AM
3h 43m
10 AM
3h 28m
12 PM
3h 25m
3 PM
3h 29m
5 PM
3h 42m
8 PM
3h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Texarkana, AR
ARMAN ALCORDO JR.
Trip Overview
The drive from Texarkana, AR to Tennessee, AR covers 151.5 miles and takes about 3h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Moro Bay Highway, US 82, East 9th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44.1 miles on Moro Bay Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.16 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
75.8 miles from Texarkana, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Texarkana, AR to Tennessee, AR covers 151.5 miles and takes about 3h 19m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Moro Bay Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 44.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Texarkana, AR to Tennessee, AR is easy. At 3h 19m with 33% 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 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Hickory Street
Turn right onto Hickory Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East 18th Street
Turn left onto East 18th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Jefferson Avenue
Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1.2 mi into trip
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~2m in
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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
52.9 mi into trip
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~1h 2m in
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US 79; US 82
Turn right onto US 79; US 82
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Moro Bay Highway | 44.1 mi | 1h 5m |
| US 82 | 30.7 mi | 34m |
| East 9th Street | 30.3 mi | 35m |
| West Antigo Street | 18.8 mi | 21m |
| US 278 | 14.7 mi | 21m |
| West Main Street | 3 mi | 4m |
| US Highway 82 | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| West Hillsboro Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Moro Bay Highway
— 44.1 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Texarkana, AR and Tennessee, 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
19 mi
·
21 min
·
West Antigo Street
8
Turn right onto US 79; US 82
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US 79; US 82
9
Turn left onto US 82
31 mi
·
34 min
·
US 82
10
Continue on US 82B
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
West Hillsboro Street
11
Turn left onto US 167B
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
South West Avenue
12
Turn right onto West Main Street
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
13
Continue on US 63
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Moro Bay Road
14
Continue on US 63
44 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
Moro Bay Highway
15
Turn right onto US 278
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
US 278
16
Turn slight right onto US 278
12 mi
·
18 min
·
US 278
17
Turn right onto Tennessee Spur Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Tennessee Spur Road
18
Arrive at destination
Tennessee Spur Road
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 75.8 miles from Texarkana, AR, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.1 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 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75.8 miles or 1h 28m 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tennessee, 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 151.5 miles and 3h 19m.
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 Moro Bay Highway for about 44.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 75.8 mi from Texarkana, AR · 1h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
76 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 75.8 miles from Texarkana, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Tennessee, AR
The final approach into Tennessee, 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 Tennessee, AR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.16 one way
$46.32 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
53 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $25.40 | $50.81 |
| premium | $4.61 | $27.50 | $54.99 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $33.66 | $67.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
2 DC fast chargers · Coverage: fair
Olive Garden - Tesla Supercharger
Texarkana, TX
Tesla
8 DCFC
MB OF TEXARKANA ABB SHOP
Texarkana, TX
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Network: 1
Tesla: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.4 | 0 | $15.91 | $7.27 |
| Efficient EV | 37.9 | 0 | $13.26 | $6.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 60.6 | 0 | $21.21 | $9.70 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 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
Tennessee, AR
Morning in Tennessee on Monday
Local time
6:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°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
1 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
3h 19m 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 Tennessee, AR covers 151.5 miles and takes about 3h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Moro Bay Highway, US 82, East 9th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 75.8 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 $23.16 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.
The drive from Texarkana, AR to Tennessee, AR is easy. At 3h 19m with 33% 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 Tennessee, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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