Pea Ridge, AR to Texarkana, AR is 206.7 miles and takes about 3h 54m via US 270, US 65, and Sheridan Road, with a fuel budget near $30 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Arkansas, connecting the Southeast region from start to finish. It's a straightforward trip, mostly on highways, making it a solid choice for a single-day excursion. If you're looking for a direct route without extensive detours, this option covers the distance efficiently.
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
103.3 miles from Pea Ridge, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 6m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 270
79.1 mi
1h 19m
US 65
50 mi
1h
Sheridan Road
31.8 mi
37m
I 30
19.5 mi
19m
US Highway 270
12.4 mi
14m
US 165
7 mi
10m
AR 1
3.6 mi
6m
Jefferson Avenue
1.9 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US 270
— 79.1 mi, about 1h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pea Ridge, AR and Texarkana, AR.
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Start on AR 1
3.6 mi·6 min·AR 1
2
Continue on US 165
7.0 mi·10 min·US 165
3
Turn right onto US 65
50 mi·1 hr·US 65
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
5
Keep slight left at fork
300 ft·11 sec
6
Turn left onto US 270
32 mi·37 min·Sheridan Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 270
0.2 mi·16 sec·East 3rd Street
8
Continue on US 270
12 mi·14 min·US Highway 270
9
Take the exit onto US 270
79 mi·1 hr 19 min·US 270
10
Continue on I 30
20 mi·19 min·I 30
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·33 sec
Toward Jefferson Avenue
12
Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
1.9 mi·3 min·Jefferson Avenue
13
Turn right onto East 24th Street
0.4 mi·45 sec·East 24th Street
14
Turn left onto Hickory Street
0.3 mi·38 sec·Hickory Street
15
Turn right onto East 20th Street
485 ft·21 sec·East 20th Street
16
Arrive at destination
East 20th Street
Trip Plan
Given this is a single-day drive of under 4 hours, you have flexibility with your departure time. Leaving Pea Ridge in the morning allows ample time to reach Texarkana with daylight to spare. You'll encounter one significant stretch of 79.1 miles on US 270, so plan a brief stop before or after that segment if needed. With a fuel cost estimated at $30, it's wise to fill up before heading out, especially as the route is primarily highway. Keep an eye out for the transition from highway driving to more local roads as you get closer to Texarkana.
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 103.3 miles from Pea Ridge, AR, or about 2h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.1 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 45 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103.3 miles or 2h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 13m
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 Pea Ridge, 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 Pea Ridge, AR
This is one driving day of about 206.7 miles and 3h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Pea Ridge, 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 US 270 for about 79.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 60.8 and 206.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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60.8 mi into trip|~1h 17m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
60.9 mi into trip|~1h 17m in|US 270 / Sheridan Road
Turn left onto US 270 / Sheridan Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
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105.3 mi into trip|~2h 9m in|US 270
Take the exit onto US 270
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
203.9 mi into trip|~3h 48m in
Take the exit toward Jefferson Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Jefferson Avenue
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206.6 mi into trip|~3h 53m in|East 20th Street
Turn right onto East 20th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.69 one way
$57.39 round trip
$3.53/gal25.4 MPG avg72 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.95
$32.10
$64.21
premium
$4.29
$34.90
$69.81
diesel
$4.80
$39.03
$78.06
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
62
0
$21.70
$9.92
Efficient EV
51.7
0
$18.09
$8.27
EV Truck/SUV
82.7
1
$28.94
$13.23
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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 as of Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Pea Ridge, AR
Late night
in Pea Ridge on Sunday
Local time
12:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Mostly Clear
SW 0 to 5 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 7:55PM CDT until July 19 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 7:40PM CDT until July 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Destination
Texarkana, AR
Late night
in Texarkana on Sunday
Local time
12:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Mostly Clear
0 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 7:55PM CDT until July 19 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 7:40PM CDT until July 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
92°F
Redfield, AR
103 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
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
3h 54m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Arkansas Post National Memorial
National Memorial
Located at the confluence of two rivers, Arkansas Post has served as a gathering place for many cultures throughout human history - it represents cultural cooperation, conflict, synthesis, and diversi...
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...
16 mi from route
~39 min detour
Free
near mile 114
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
With 83% of this trip on highways, you'll experience a good amount of high-speed cruising. The longest continuous stretch on these main roads is 79.1 miles on US 270. Expect to transition from highway speeds to surface roads as you approach your destination. The high highway percentage suggests a route with fewer town centers and more open road.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 79.1 mi on US 270.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 270 and US 65. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 60.8 miles in.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 54m 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: at 60.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 60.9 miles (US 270 / Sheridan Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 105.3 miles (US 270): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Pea Ridge, located in the picturesque Arkansas Ozarks region, is a town steeped in rich history and natural beauty. Renowned as the site of the pivotal Battle of Pea Ridge during the American Civil War, the area now hosts one of the best-preserved battlefields in the United States, the Pea Ridge National Military Park. This quaint town offers visitors a unique blend of historical exploration and scenic charm.
The longest stretch is about 79.1 miles on US 270. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 60.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 60.9 miles (US 270 / Sheridan Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 105.3 miles (US 270): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes — Arkansas Post National Memorial and Hot Springs National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Texarkana, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
