Texarkana to Hochatown & Broken Bow: Drive Time, Route and Stops
Hochatown is about 85 miles from downtown Texarkana, about 1 hr 45 min of driving without traffic or stops. Broken Bow is 10 miles closer. Texarkana is the closest city on this list and home to the closest commercial airport to Hochatown. The drive is a straight shot north through southwest Arkansas, then west into Oklahoma to Broken Bow.
The route from Texarkana
- Take US-59/US-71 (State Line Avenue) north out of Texarkana through Ashdown and Lockesburg, Arkansas, to De Queen, about 50 miles.
- At De Queen, head west on US-70 across the Oklahoma line to Broken Bow, about 25 miles.
- In Broken Bow, turn north on US-259 for the last 10 miles to Hochatown.
Towns you pass: Ashdown, Lockesburg, De Queen, Broken Bow.
Drive times are a range because two routing engines (OSRM and Valhalla, on OpenStreetMap roads) disagree on how fast the two-lane stretches go. Neither counts traffic, construction or stops. Computed 2026-09-29.
Where to stop for fuel and food
At well under two hours this is the shortest of the city drives, and it is easy to do without a stop. Most of it is in Arkansas: you cross into Oklahoma only about a dozen miles before Broken Bow.
What to pick up before the last stretch
Your route runs right through Broken Bow, the last stop with full grocery stores — Walmart Supercenter, Pruett's Food and DG Market — about 10 miles before Hochatown. There are no full grocery stores in Hochatown itself. Convenience stores and a market along US-259 carry basics, ice and firewood, but selection is limited and prices are higher.
- Groceries and drinks for the whole stay, plus ice.
- Firewood, if you plan a fire — check the McCurtain County burn ban first.
- Offline maps: download your route and the cabin's directions before you leave.
Cell service near the end of the drive
Cell coverage is spotty throughout Hochatown and the surrounding forest. T-Mobile and Verizon users may see a bar or two on the main road but lose signal at many cabins; AT&T is a little better in some spots. GPS keeps working, but don't count on live directions once you're deep in the forest: download the route and your cabin's directions before you leave Texarkana. Most cabins have Wi-Fi once you arrive.
EV fast charging on the way
DC fast chargers listed within two miles of this route by the Department of Energy's Alternative Fuels Data Center, as of 2026-09-29:
- Texarkana, TX: Tesla Supercharger (8 stalls)
- Broken Bow, OK: 2 CCS fast-charging ports (EV Connect) at James Hodge Chevrolet, about 10 miles before Hochatown
Nothing is listed as DC fast between Texarkana and Broken Bow. At under 90 miles, most EVs can make it from a full charge in Texarkana.
Several of the small-town sites are at car dealerships, so check the network's app for access before counting on one. For live station data near Hochatown, including Level 2 chargers, see the EV charging map.
When to leave Texarkana
The traffic that matters is the last few miles: cabin check-ins pile onto US-259 on Friday afternoon, and checkouts push it back out on Sunday. For Friday, Oct 2, our traffic model says arrive before 2:30 PM and avoid 3-7 PM. With the slower estimate of 2 hr from Texarkana, that means leaving by about 12:15 PM, earlier if you're stopping. Arriving Saturday instead? Aim for before 11 AM or after 8 PM. Heading home Sunday, leave Hochatown before 10 AM or after 4 PM; leaving by the early window puts you back in Texarkana around 12:15 PM.
| Day | Best arrival | Worst arrival | Best time to leave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | Before 2:30 PM | 3-7 PM | Before 11 AM (errands) or after 8 PM |
| Saturday | Before 11 AM or after 8 PM | 11 AM-1 PM and 5-7 PM | Before 10 AM or after 8 PM |
| Sunday | After 4 PM | 10 AM-3 PM | Before 10 AM or after 4 PM |
| Monday–Thursday | Most daytime hours | 4-6 PM near US-259 / 259A | Mid-morning or after the evening rush |
These are the model's typical weekly patterns, not live measurements. Before you set off, check Hochatown traffic today for incidents, ice or flooding on US-259 and the day's road score. The stretch to watch is US-259 between SH-259A North and SH-259A South.
US-259 Hochatown Boulevard project (US-259 between SH-259A North and SH-259A South): Two lanes are expected to remain open, but drivers may see delays and congestion during peak tourist seasons. Source: Oklahoma Department of Transportation.
Flying instead?
Texarkana Regional (TXK) is about 90 miles from Hochatown, 1 hr 40 min–2 hr 10 min by car. The closest commercial airport to Hochatown is Texarkana Regional (TXK) at about 90 miles. Whichever you choose, the trip ends with a drive, so plan on a car. See all nearby airports and drive times.
Know before you hit US-259
The free Discover Hochatown app for iPhone shows live US-259 road conditions and the day's best drive windows. Turn on Road conditions and it notifies you about reported closures or accidents around Hochatown, or ice, snow or flooding on US-259 — handy on the drive in.
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How far is Hochatown from Texarkana?
Hochatown is about 85 miles from downtown Texarkana, about 1 hr 45 min of driving (1 hr 35 min–2 hr depending on the routing) without traffic or stops.
How far is Broken Bow from Texarkana?
Broken Bow is about 80 miles from Texarkana, about 1 hr 30 min without traffic or stops. Hochatown is another 10 miles north on US-259.
What's the best route from Texarkana to Hochatown?
US-59/US-71 to De Queen, Arkansas, then US-70 west and US-259.
Where should I stop between Texarkana and Hochatown?
The practical fuel and food stop is De Queen, AR (about 50 miles in). At well under two hours this is the shortest of the city drives, and it is easy to do without a stop. Most of it is in Arkansas: you cross into Oklahoma only about a dozen miles before Broken Bow. Do your grocery run in Broken Bow; Hochatown has no full grocery store.
What time should I leave Texarkana on a Friday?
Our traffic model says arrive in Hochatown before 2:30 PM on Friday and avoid 3-7 PM, when cabin check-ins stack up on US-259. Using the slower drive estimate, that means leaving Texarkana by about 12:15 PM, earlier if you plan to stop.
What's the nearest airport if I fly instead of driving from Texarkana?
The closest commercial airport to Hochatown is Texarkana Regional (TXK) in Texarkana, AR, about 90 miles away. From TXK it's about 90 miles by road. Every option ends with a drive, so plan on a car.
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