Texarkana to Little Rock drive: Distance, time & best stops
The distance from Texarkana to Little Rock by car is 145 miles, with a 2h13m driving time. The best road trip stops on the Texarkana to Little Rock drive are the Bill Clinton Birthplace, Arkadelphia and Hot Springs.
Planning a Texarkana to Little Rock road trip itinerary
The Texarkana to Little Rock drive takes you from the Texas border to the capital of Arkansas.
Texarkana offers scavenger hunts and the Holiday Springs Water Park.
Key experiences in Little Rock include the Museum of Discovery and the William J Clinton Presidential Library and Museum.
Of Little Rock’s hotels, the Capital Hotel provides most historic glamour and the Residence Inn Little Rock Downtown is great value.
Texarkana to Little Rock distance and driving time
By car, the distance from Texarkana to Little Rock is 145 miles. That makes for a driving time of around two hours and 13 minutes. The quickest route is along the I-30.
The best stops to add to a Texarkana to Little Rock road trip itinerary are the Bill Clinton Birthplace, Arkadelphia and Hot Springs.
Texarkana to Little Rock drive: Bill Clinton Birthplace
The official name of Bill Clinton’s birthplace in Hope, Arkansas, is the President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site. Saying that takes almost as long as the tours of the home, which last 25 minutes.
The neighbouring visitor center is arguably more interesting, as it contains lots of insight into the President’s childhood, much of it provided by Clinton himself.
Attractions between Texarkana and Arkansas: Arkadelphia
The Arkadelphia Aquatic Park in Arkadelphia is all about shameless fun. It’s not a big water park, but there’s a diving area, flume slide, drop slide and plenty of splash play features.
Just north of Arkadelphia, Caddo River Rats rents out kayaks and tubes for exploring the Caddo River.
Best Texarkana to Little Rock road trip stops: Hot Springs
Hot Springs in the Ouachita Mountains has loads to do. The natural highlight is Hot Springs National Park, which strings thermal springs together on a series of hiking trails. The historic bathhouses are also part of the national park.
There are also several amusement parks, of which Magic Springs is arguably the best as it has a water park.
Other Hot Springs experiences include zip line adventures and the Star Wars and superhero-obsessed Galaxy Connection.
For well-rated Hot Springs accommodation with charm, go for the Hilltop Manor B&B or the Gables Inn.
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