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

393.6 miles 633.4 km · straight line
472.3 miles estimated 760.1 km · driving distance
9h 30min estimated drive time
$45 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
195° SSW bearing direction

How far is Columbia, Missouri from Texarkana, Texas?

The distance from Columbia, Missouri to Texarkana, Texas is 393.6 miles (633.4 km) as the crow flies. Texarkana, Texas is located SSW of Columbia, Missouri. By car, the driving distance is approximately 472.3 miles, taking about 9h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Missouri in Missouri and Texarkana, Texas in Texas.

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, 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 Columbia, Missouri to Texarkana, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 30min $45 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 24min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~9h 2min $57–$165* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, Missouri & Texarkana, Texas

Quick Facts

Columbia, Missouri
38.95°N, 92.33°W
America/Chicago
215m 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 131 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients