How far am I from the Arkansas border?
Use your location to measure the straight-line distance from where you are to the nearest point of Arkansas: from outside the state, that is the way in; from inside, the calculator says so and measures to its line with Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas or its coast, whichever is nearest.
How far are you from Arkansas?
On a phone this uses GPS. The calculator opens with Arkansas already selected and measures from your exact spot.
What borders Arkansas?
Arkansas borders Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas. Arkansas is shown in green and the states it borders in blue; click one to open its page.
- Arkansas
- Neighbouring states
How far Arkansas's cities are from its borders
| City | Nearest border with | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Smith | Oklahoma | 1.9 miles (3 km) |
| Fayetteville | Oklahoma | 22 miles (35 km) |
| Little Rock | Mississippi | 85 miles (137 km) |
Straight-line distance from each city centre to the nearest point of the border, measured October 8, 2026. On the Great Lakes and along rivers the state line runs through the water. A city whose nearest edge is the coast is left out.
Questions
How far am I from the Arkansas border?
Tap "Use my location" on this page. On a phone it uses GPS, and the calculator measures the straight-line distance from where you are to the nearest point of Arkansas, in miles and kilometers.
What borders Arkansas?
Arkansas borders Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas.
Is this the driving distance?
No. It is the straight-line distance (as the crow flies) to the nearest point of the state. The drive to the state line is usually longer.
What if I am already in Arkansas?
The calculator says you are inside Arkansas and gives the distance to its nearest edge, which can be its coast rather than a land border. It also shows how far you are from your own state's border and the country border.