Springfield, Illinois to Texarkana, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

503.6 miles 810.4 km · straight line
604.3 miles estimated 972.5 km · driving distance
12h 9min estimated drive time
$58 - $72 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
210° SSW bearing direction

How far is Springfield, Illinois from Texarkana, Texas?

The distance from Springfield, Illinois to Texarkana, Texas is 503.6 miles (810.4 km) as the crow flies. Texarkana, Texas is located SSW of Springfield, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 604.3 miles, taking about 12h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Springfield, Illinois in Illinois 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 Springfield, Illinois 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 Springfield, Illinois to Texarkana, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 9min $58 - $72 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 35min $48–$91* Budget
Train ~15h 48min $73–$212* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Springfield, Illinois & Texarkana, Texas

Quick Facts

Springfield, Illinois
39.80°N, 89.64°W
America/Chicago
182m 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 168 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients