Origin
Magnolia, AR
Late night in Magnolia on Sunday
Local time
2:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Magnolia, AR to Texarkana, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
53.2 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Magnolia, AR
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Texarkana, AR
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Magnolia and Texarkana covers 53.2 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 3 minutes. Since this is a short, direct journey within the Southeast region of Arkansas, it is perfectly suited for a quick day trip rather than an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $7 on fuel for the round trip, making it an affordable excursion. Because the route relies entirely on local roads like East Main Street, West Main Street, and North Vine Street rather than major interstates, you should prepare for a more hands-on driving experience. It is a straightforward connection between these two towns that prioritizes local access over high-speed travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 82 | 50 mi | 57m |
| North Vine Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| County Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 20th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Jackson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 82
— 50 mi, about 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Magnolia, AR and Texarkana, AR.
1
Start on US 79B; AR 19
10 ft
·
7 sec
·
Jackson Street
2
Turn left onto East Main Street
326 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Enter roundabout onto West Main Street
415 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Main Street
4
Continue on West Main Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
West Main Street
5
Turn right onto US 371
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North Vine Street
6
Turn left onto US 82
50 mi
·
57 min
·
US 82
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto County Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
County Avenue
8
Turn right onto East 20th Street
180 ft
·
7 sec
·
East 20th Street
9
Arrive at destination
East 20th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.6 miles from Magnolia, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 2.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Main Street
Turn left onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Main Street
Enter roundabout onto West Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Main Street
Right onto West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 371 / North Vine Street
Turn right onto US 371 / North Vine Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 82
Turn left onto US 82
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.03 one way
$16.07 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $8.82 | $17.64 |
| premium | $4.56 | $9.55 | $19.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.75 | $23.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16 | 0 | $5.59 | $2.55 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.45 | $3.40 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Texarkana, AR
Late night in Texarkana on Sunday
Local time
2:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Lewisville, AR
27 mi in
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 3m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate the transition from Magnolia to Texarkana. With a highway share of 0%, you won’t find any monotonous interstate stretches here; instead, the journey requires your full attention as you move through local streets. There is no long-distance cruising, as the longest stretch is 0 miles on East Main Street, meaning you will encounter frequent turns throughout the entire 53.2-mile distance. The road’s personality is defined by its local character, offering a steady pace rather than the rapid transit of a major highway. You will remain engaged behind the wheel for the duration of the hour-long trip.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 50 mi on US 82.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 82 and North Vine Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Main Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Magnolia, AR to Texarkana, AR is easy. At 1h 3m with 94% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.1 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
381 ft
213 ft
Total Climb
223 ft
Total Descent
198 ft
Highest Point
381 ft
~49.4 mi in
Elevation Range
169 ft
About the Cities
Arriving in Texarkana, AR
Full guide →Texarkana is a city of 150,000 people (2016) in the Piney Woods region of Texas and the Timberlands region of Arkansas.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 53.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 50 miles on US 82. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.1 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Texarkana, AR before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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