Texarkana, Texas to Topeka: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Texarkana, Texas from Topeka?

The distance from Texarkana, Texas to Topeka is 399 miles (642.1 km) as the crow flies. Topeka is located NNW of Texarkana, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 478.8 miles, taking about 9h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Texarkana, Texas in Texas and Topeka in Kansas.

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 Texarkana, Texas and Topeka. 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.