Origin
Texarkana, AR
Late night in Texarkana on Tuesday
Local time
5:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Texarkana, AR to Fouke, AR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
16.9 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 22m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Texarkana, AR
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Fouke, AR
Md Jawadur Rahman
Trip Overview
Texarkana, AR to Fouke, AR is 16.9 miles and takes about 23 minutes via Purple Heart Trail/Hickory Street/North Monster Expressway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region of Arkansas, offering a straightforward local drive. It's a quick connection, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without a significant time commitment. Consider this route for its simplicity and minimal travel time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Trail | 10.8 mi | 11m |
| Hickory Street | 3.8 mi | 7m |
| North Monster Expressway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Fouke Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| US Highway 71 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 20th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Trail
— 10.8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Texarkana, AR and Fouke, AR.
1
Start on East 20th Street
485 ft
·
23 sec
·
East 20th Street
2
Turn right onto Hickory Street
3.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Hickory Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
5
Merge onto I 49
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Toward I 49
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 18
Toward North Fouke Road
7
Turn left onto CR 88
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Fouke Road
8
At end of road, turn right onto US 71
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
US Highway 71
9
Continue on US 71
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Monster Expressway
10
Turn left onto East Main Street
18 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Main Street
11
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 16 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Hickory Street
Turn right onto Hickory Street
Navigation decision point
4
3.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
4.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
15.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward North Fouke Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 18
Toward North Fouke Road
5
16 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 71 / US Highway 71
At end of road, turn right onto US 71 / US Highway 71
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.55 one way
$5.10 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.03 | $6.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.73 | $7.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Fouke, AR
Late night in Fouke on Tuesday
Local time
5:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
23m 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?
This drive is characterized by its turn-heavy local road nature, with only a 5% share of highway driving. You'll navigate through a mix of roads, including Purple Heart Trail, Hickory Street, and the North Monster Expressway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.8 miles along Purple Heart Trail. Expect a more engaged driving experience with frequent directional changes rather than long, straightaways.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.8 mi on Purple Heart Trail.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Hickory Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.9 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Hickory Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
Starting 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.
Top landmarks
- • Texarkana Union Station — railway station in Texarkana, the United States of America
- • Four States Auto Museum — automobile museum in Texarkana, Arkansas
- • United States Post Office and Courthouse — building in Texarkana, Bowie County, Texas
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 23m. Total distance: 16.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (5%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.8 miles on Purple Heart Trail. 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. 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: at 0.1 miles (Hickory Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fouke, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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