Drive Time
3h 15m
Distance
211.8 mi
341 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
Photo: Talena Reese
The drive from Texarkana, TX to Fort Worth, TX covers 211.8 miles and takes about 3h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Summerhill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.51 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
105.9 miles from Texarkana, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 15m drive with frequent turns across 211.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 15m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Texarkana, TX to Fort Worth, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Summerhill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New Boston Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sowell Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jarvis Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 30 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 35W South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Texarkana, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
Start on West 7th Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Turn left onto West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Turn right onto Summerhill Road
Turn left onto New Boston Road
Turn right onto Sowell Lane
Take the ramp slight left
Merge slight left onto Jarvis Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West: Dallas
Keep slight left
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South: Waco
Merge slight left onto South Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen Avenue
Continue on South Freeway
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.9 miles or 1h 37m 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 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Worth, TX than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Texarkana, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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, TX
This is one driving day of about 211.8 miles and 3h 15m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 105.9 mi from Texarkana, TX · 1h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
106 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 105.9 miles from Texarkana, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Fort Worth, TX 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 Fort Worth, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$31.51 one way
$63.02 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $35.46 | $70.91 |
| premium | $4.59 | $38.28 | $76.56 |
| diesel | $3.99 | $33.30 | $66.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 63.5 | 0 | $22.24 | $10.17 |
| Efficient EV | 53 | 0 | $18.53 | $8.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 84.7 | 1 | $29.65 | $13.56 |
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Texarkana on Saturday
Local time
2:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Fort Worth on Saturday
Local time
2:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
59°F
Greenville, TX
106 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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