Texarkana, Arkansas to West Lafayette: Road Trip Guide & Distance

622.4 miles 1001.6 km · straight line
746.8 miles estimated 1201.9 km · driving distance
15h 1min estimated drive time
$72 - $88 estimated fuel cost
~1h 45min flight time
37° NE bearing direction

How far is Texarkana, Arkansas from West Lafayette?

The distance from Texarkana, Arkansas to West Lafayette is 622.4 miles (1001.6 km) as the crow flies. West Lafayette is located NE of Texarkana, Arkansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 746.8 miles, taking about 15h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Texarkana, Arkansas in Arkansas and West Lafayette in Indiana.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Texarkana, Arkansas and West Lafayette. 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 Texarkana, Arkansas to West Lafayette

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 1min $72 - $88 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 1min $60–$112* Budget
Train ~19h 31min $90–$261* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Texarkana, Arkansas & West Lafayette

Quick Facts

Texarkana, Arkansas
33.44°N, 94.04°W
America/Chicago
110m elevation
West Lafayette
40.43°N, 86.91°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
186m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 207 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients