The drive: 1 hour 45 minutes.
US-59 N to De Queen, AR-4 W to Broken Bow. Paved the entire way, no toll roads required.
Texarkana → Broken Bow
Texarkana to Broken Bow: drive, route, and the right cabin.
Broken Bow, Oklahoma is 1 hour 45 minutes from Texarkana (105 miles). Texarkana is the closest mid-size city to Broken Bow. Easy after-work arrival, easy mid-week getaway, and the closest airport for fly-in guests.
Why Texarkana guests love Broken Bow.
Texarkana is the closest mid-size city to Broken Bow. Easy after-work arrival, easy mid-week getaway, and the closest airport for fly-in guests.
What to pack.
Layers, hot-tub swimsuit, water shoes, groceries from Texarkana.
Weekend plan.
Friday: arrive late, hot tub, sleep. Saturday: morning on the lake or trail, lunch in Hochatown, afternoon at a distillery, fire pit at the cabin. Sunday: slow breakfast, river walk, hit the road by 1pm.
Questions, answered
Plan with confidence.
- How long is the drive from Texarkana to Broken Bow?
- 1 hour 45 minutes (105 miles). Paved the whole way, no tolls. Route: US-59 N to De Queen, AR-4 W to Broken Bow.
- Is it worth driving from Texarkana for a weekend?
- Texarkana is the closest mid-size city to Broken Bow. Easy after-work arrival, easy mid-week getaway, and the closest airport for fly-in guests.
- Can I fly into Broken Bow from Texarkana?
- There's no commercial airport in Broken Bow. The closest major airports are DFW (3 hours) and Tulsa (3.5 hours). Most Texarkana guests drive — it's the simpler option for a cabin weekend with groceries and gear.
- What should I pack driving from Texarkana?
- Layers, hot-tub swimsuit, water shoes, groceries from Texarkana.
- When should I leave Texarkana on Friday?
- Aim to leave by 3pm if you want to beat Texarkana traffic. Cabins offer late check-in via smart lock, so a 9–10pm arrival is fine.
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