New Orleans to Texarkana, Arkansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is New Orleans from Texarkana, Arkansas?

The distance from New Orleans to Texarkana, Arkansas is 335.4 miles (539.8 km) as the crow flies. Texarkana, Arkansas is located NW of New Orleans. By car, the driving distance is approximately 402.5 miles, taking about 8h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — New Orleans in Louisiana 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 New Orleans 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.