Laurel, Mississippi to Texarkana, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

310.3 miles 499.3 km · straight line
387.8 miles estimated 624.1 km · driving distance
7h 48min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
294° WNW bearing direction

How far is Laurel, Mississippi from Texarkana, Texas?

The distance from Laurel, Mississippi to Texarkana, Texas is 310.3 miles (499.3 km) as the crow flies. Texarkana, Texas is located WNW of Laurel, Mississippi. By car, the driving distance is approximately 387.8 miles, taking about 7h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Laurel, Mississippi in Mississippi 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 Laurel, Mississippi 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 Laurel, Mississippi to Texarkana, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 48min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 22min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 25min $47–$136* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Laurel, Mississippi & Texarkana, Texas

Quick Facts

Laurel, Mississippi
31.69°N, 89.13°W
America/Chicago
82m 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 103 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 80.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients