Athens, Georgia to Texarkana, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

614.2 miles 988.5 km · straight line
737.1 miles estimated 1186.2 km · driving distance
14h 50min estimated drive time
$71 - $87 estimated fuel cost
~1h 44min flight time
270° W bearing direction

How far is Athens, Georgia from Texarkana, Texas?

The distance from Athens, Georgia to Texarkana, Texas is 614.2 miles (988.5 km) as the crow flies. Texarkana, Texas is located W of Athens, Georgia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 737.1 miles, taking about 14h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 44min. Both are located in United States — Athens, Georgia in Georgia and Texarkana, Texas in Texas.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Athens, Georgia and Texarkana, Texas. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Athens, Georgia to Texarkana, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 50min $71 - $87 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 48min $59–$111* Budget
Train ~19h 17min $88–$258* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Athens, Georgia & Texarkana, Texas

Quick Facts

Athens, Georgia
33.96°N, 83.38°W
America/New_York
228m elevation
Texarkana, Texas
33.43°N, 94.05°W
America/Chicago
91m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 205 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients