Iowa City to Texarkana, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

585.5 miles 942.2 km · straight line
702.5 miles estimated 1130.6 km · driving distance
14h 8min estimated drive time
$68 - $83 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
194° SSW bearing direction

How far is Iowa City from Texarkana, Texas?

The distance from Iowa City to Texarkana, Texas is 585.5 miles (942.2 km) as the crow flies. Texarkana, Texas is located SSW of Iowa City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 702.5 miles, taking about 14h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Iowa City in Iowa 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 Iowa City 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 Iowa City to Texarkana, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 8min $68 - $83 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 58min $56–$105* Budget
Train ~18h 22min $84–$246* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Iowa City & Texarkana, Texas

Quick Facts

Iowa City
41.66°N, 91.53°W
America/Chicago
204m 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 195 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients