Columbia, Missouri to Texarkana, Arkansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

392.3 miles 631.4 km · straight line
470.8 miles estimated 757.7 km · driving distance
9h 28min estimated drive time
$45 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
195° SSW bearing direction

How far is Columbia, Missouri from Texarkana, Arkansas?

The distance from Columbia, Missouri to Texarkana, Arkansas is 392.3 miles (631.4 km) as the crow flies. Texarkana, Arkansas is located SSW of Columbia, Missouri. By car, the driving distance is approximately 470.8 miles, taking about 9h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Missouri in Missouri and Texarkana, Arkansas in Arkansas.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Columbia, Missouri and Texarkana, Arkansas. 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 Columbia, Missouri to Texarkana, Arkansas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 28min $45 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 22min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~9h 0min $56–$165* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, Missouri & Texarkana, Arkansas

Quick Facts

Columbia, Missouri
38.95°N, 92.33°W
America/Chicago
215m elevation
Texarkana, Arkansas
33.44°N, 94.04°W
America/Chicago
110m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 131 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients