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Trip from Ward, AR to Texarkana, AR

Drive Time

3h

Distance

170.8 mi

275 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

23 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 50m ★
6 AM
3h 1m
8 AM
3h 24m
10 AM
3h 9m
12 PM
3h 7m
3 PM
3h 10m
5 PM
3h 23m
8 PM
2h 54m

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

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Downtown Ward, AR, AR

Ward, AR

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Downtown Texarkana, AR, AR

Texarkana, AR

ARMAN ALCORDO JR.

Trip Overview

The drive from Ward, AR to Texarkana, AR covers 170.8 miles and takes about 3h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 30, I 57, US 167 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 137 miles on I 30. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.11 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

85.4 miles from Ward, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 3h highway drive covering 170.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 30 and I 57. The longest continuous stretch is about 137 miles on I 30.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 30 is the longest continuous segment at about 137 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 30 and I 57. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AR 319 / Moore Street.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 3h 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 (AR 319 / Moore Street): Navigation decision point; at 26.1 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31 miles (I 30; US 67): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | AR 319 / Moore Street

Turn right onto AR 319 / Moore Street

Navigation decision point

5
26.1 mi into trip | ~28m in | US 167

Take the exit onto US 167 toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US...
8
31 mi into trip | ~34m in | I 30; US 67

Keep slight right at fork onto I 30; US 67 toward Texarkana

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 138 Toward Texarkana
4
168 mi into trip | ~2h 55m in

Take the exit toward Jefferson Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward Jefferson Avenue
5
170.7 mi into trip | ~3h in | East 20th Street

Turn right onto East 20th Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 30 137 mi 2h 20m
I 57 24.2 mi 25m
US 167 4.9 mi 6m
Jefferson Avenue 1.9 mi 3m
I 40 0.9 mi 1m
North Street 0.5 mi <1m
East 24th Street 0.4 mi <1m
Hickory Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 30 — 137 mi, about 2h 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ward, AR and Texarkana, AR.

1

Start on AR 367

43 ft · 2 sec · 2nd Street
2

Turn right onto AR 319

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Moore Street
3

Continue on AR 319

0.5 mi · 51 sec · North Street
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec
5

Merge onto I 57; US 167

24 mi · 25 min · I 57; US 167
6

Merge onto I 40; US 167

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 40; US 167
7

Take the exit onto US 167

4.9 mi · 6 min · US 167
Toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock
8

Keep slight right at fork onto I 30; US 67

24 mi · 26 min · I 30; US 67
Exit 138 Toward Texarkana Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on I 30; US 70

113 mi · 1 hr 53 min · I 30; US 70
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec
Toward Jefferson Avenue
11

Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

1.9 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Avenue
12

Turn right onto East 24th Street

0.4 mi · 45 sec · East 24th Street
13

Turn left onto Hickory Street

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Hickory Street
14

Turn right onto East 20th Street

485 ft · 21 sec · East 20th Street
15

Arrive at destination

East 20th Street

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 85.4 miles from Ward, AR, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 137 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 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 85.4 miles or 1h 32m 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 27m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Ward, 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 Ward, AR

This is one driving day of about 170.8 miles and 3h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ward, 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 I 30 for about 137 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 85.4 mi from Ward, AR · 1h 32m into the drive

Downtown Texarkana, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Texarkana, TX

85 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 85.4 miles from Ward, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 30 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 137 miles.

Arriving in Texarkana, AR

The final approach into Texarkana, 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 Texarkana, 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...

15 mi from route ~39 min detour Free near mile 76.6
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$26.11 one way

$52.22 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 60 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.26 $28.64 $57.28
premium $4.61 $31.00 $62.00
diesel $5.64 $37.95 $75.89

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 59.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

23 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Cracker Barrel - Tesla Supercharger

North Little Rock, AR

Tesla

16 DCFC

Exxon Superstation - Tesla Supercharger

Hope, AR

Tesla

16 DCFC

Outlets of Little Rock - Tesla Supercharger

Little Rock, AR

Tesla

10 DCFC

Walmart 124 (Little Rock, AR)

Little Rock, AR

Electrify America

8 DCFC

Little Rock, AR Rechargery Relay @ Casey's - Stagecoach Rd

Little Rock, AR

IONNA

8 DCFC

Gwatney Buick GMC

North Little Rock, AR

Blink Network

4 DCFC

Bryant AR

Bryant, AR

SHELL_RECHARGE

4 DCFC

Pilot Travel Center 118

Benton, AR

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 8 Tesla: 3 Blink Network: 2 EV Connect: 2 Electrify America: 2 IONNA: 1 SHELL_RECHARGE: 1 eVgo Network: 1 AUTEL: 1 RED_E: 1 EVGATEWAY: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 51.2 0 $17.93 $8.20
Efficient EV 42.7 0 $14.95 $6.83
EV Truck/SUV 68.3 0 $23.91 $10.93

Gas CO2

60 kg

EV CO2

20 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 days ago

Origin

Ward, AR

Morning in Ward on Monday

Local time

6:42 AM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Texarkana, AR

Morning in Texarkana on Monday

Local time

6:42 AM

CDT

Current temp

63°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

3h 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 Ward, AR to Texarkana, AR covers 170.8 miles and takes about 3h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 30, I 57, US 167. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 85.4 miles from Ward, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.11 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.
This is a straightforward 3h 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 (AR 319 / Moore Street): Navigation decision point; at 26.1 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31 miles (I 30; US 67): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Ward, AR to Texarkana, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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