Decatur, Alabama to Texarkana, Arkansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Decatur, Alabama from Texarkana, Arkansas?

The distance from Decatur, Alabama to Texarkana, Arkansas is 411.8 miles (662.7 km) as the crow flies. Texarkana, Arkansas is located W of Decatur, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 494.1 miles, taking about 9h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Decatur, Alabama in Alabama 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 Decatur, Alabama 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.