Road Trips from Texarkana, AR
Texarkana, AR is your starting point for a variety of Arkansas drives, from short hops to longer excursions. You've got options for quick, under-an-hour trips on surface roads, plus several destinations around the 4-hour mark with mixed highway and surface driving. If parks are your priority, a few of these routes offer access to areas like Hot Springs National Park, making them good contenders for a day trip or a longer exploration.
Total Routes
7
Shortest
0.4h
With Parks Nearby
3
Under 2 hours
Weekend trip
6 total in this range
Forrest City, AR
4h 3m233.3 mi one way
This 233.3-mile drive will take about 4.1 hours, featuring a mix of highway and surface roads with mostly flat terrain. It has a drive score of 10 and includes nearby access to Hot Springs National Park, making it a longer option with a park destination.
Jonesboro, AR
4h 46m269.9 mi one way
Fayetteville, AR
4h 45m235.3 mi one way
This 235.3-mile route takes about 4.8 hours and uses a mix of highway and surface roads. It's one of the longer options available, with a high drive score of 10. While it doesn't list specific nearby parks, it offers a substantial drive into Arkansas.
Springdale, AR
4h 57m245.1 mi one way
Bella Vista, AR
5h 24m269.5 mi one way
At 269.5 miles and 5.4 hours, this is the longest drive on the list, predominantly highway with gently rolling terrain. Its drive score of 10 makes it a significant road trip. It's a longer commitment than routes to Fort Smith or Little Rock, suitable for those wanting to cover more ground.
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Forrest City, AR
4h 3m233.3 mi one way
Jonesboro, AR
4h 46m269.9 mi one way
Fayetteville, AR
4h 45m235.3 mi one way
Springdale, AR
4h 57m245.1 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers pleasant driving conditions on the surface roads and mixed routes, with nearby parks like Hot Springs National Park being accessible.
Summer
Summer drives are suitable, with routes featuring mixed highway and surface roads offering good travel times to destinations like Fort Smith or Fayetteville.
Fall
Fall provides excellent driving weather for all routes, from the short hop to Fouke to the longer drives towards Bella Vista.
Winter
Winter conditions are generally manageable for these Arkansas drives, with shorter routes like Fouke being easy to access regardless of the season.
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