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I-30: The Texarkana Spur

Interstate 30 runs 367 miles from Fort Worth, Texas to North Little Rock, Arkansas, It is the principal east-west connector between the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and central Arkansas.

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18Alerts in its states
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4Hazards
I-30 through downtown Dallas, Texas, seen from Reunion Tower
I-30 through downtown Dallas, Texas, seen from Reunion Tower Michael Barera / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
01 Route overview

Interstate 30 runs 367 miles from Fort Worth, Texas to North Little Rock, Arkansas, It is the principal east-west connector between the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and central Arkansas.

For freight, I-30 carries finished-vehicle moves between the GM plant in Arlington, TX and eastern markets, and for Texas-to-Mid-South freight. The Dallas-Fort Worth segment is heavily congested with chronic incidents.

Geographically I-30 is mostly rolling, crossing the Texas Blackland Prairie and the Ouachita foothills of southern Arkansas. Weather hazards are dominated by Tornado Alley severe storms in spring, ice events across the central segment in winter, and the chronic DFW congestion that ripples through North Texas.

  • Crosses two states: TX, AR
  • About 224 miles in Texas and 144 miles in Arkansas (Interstate-Guide)
  • Connects Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex to central Arkansas
  • Concurrent with I-35E briefly in downtown Dallas
  • Crosses the Red River at Texarkana
  • Eastern terminus at I-40 in North Little Rock
  • Part of High Priority Corridor 55, Dallas to Memphis via Little Rock (Interstate-Guide)
  • Tolled segment through Dallas (TEXpress lanes optional)
  • Heavy auto-manufacturing freight to/from GM Arlington
02 Key cities & junctions
StateMileCity / Junction
TX MM 0 Fort Worth (I-35W jct)
TX MM 16 Arlington
TX MM 30 Dallas (I-35E jct)
TX MM 84 Greenville
TX MM 106 Sulphur Springs
TX MM 153 Mt. Pleasant
TX MM 220 Texarkana / AR line
AR MM 7 Texarkana, AR
AR MM 72 Hope
AR MM 110 Arkadelphia
AR MM 138 Hot Springs (US-270 access)
AR MM 161 Benton
AR MM 147 Little Rock (I-430 jct)
AR MM 153 North Little Rock (I-40 jct)
04 Notable hazards & trouble spots
Hazard

Chronic urban congestion with TEXpress lanes

Dallas-Fort Worth corridor (MM 0-30 TX)

I-30 through DFW crosses I-35W, I-820, I-35E, and I-635 in a 30-mile span that is among the most congested in Texas. Optional TEXpress dynamically-priced toll lanes operate; the general-purpose lanes are toll-free. Plan deliveries outside the 6-9 AM and 3-7 PM peaks.

Hazard

Severe weather corridor

Tornado Alley spring storms (MM 0-220 TX)

I-30 across North Texas runs through Tornado Alley. Severe thunderstorms with damaging hail and tornadoes are routine April through June. Park under solid shelter when warnings are active.

Hazard

Winter ice storm corridor

Arkansas ice events (MM 7-153 AR)

I-30 across southern Arkansas is one of the most ice-prone interstate segments in the central US. Multi-day closures are possible during major events. ARDOT publishes real-time status.

Hazard

Multi-interstate convergence

Little Rock I-30 / I-40 / I-440 (MM 153 AR)

The Little Rock terminus interchange is busy with truck traffic transferring between I-30, I-40, and I-440. ARDOT publishes real-time alerts; consider I-440 outerbelt for through-truck routing.

05 Active incidents (7)
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06 Weather alerts in its states (18)

National Weather Service alerts in force in the states Interstate 30 runs through. Each one covers a county or a forecast zone, which may be far from the Interstate.

  • 18 alerts in Texas: Flash Flood Warning, Flood Advisory, Flood Watch, Severe Thunderstorm Warning, Severe Thunderstorm Watch, Special Weather Statement

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07 FAQ
How long does it take to drive I-30 end to end?
A passenger car can cover the 367 miles in about 5-6 hours of driving time. Commercial drivers respecting hours-of-service rules typically complete the route in a single day, with significant delays through the DFW Metroplex.
Is I-30 a toll road?
The general-purpose lanes are toll-free. The Dallas TEXpress lanes carry dynamic tolls but are optional.
What major cities does I-30 connect?
I-30 directly serves Fort Worth, Arlington, Dallas, Texarkana, Hope, Arkadelphia, and Little Rock / North Little Rock.
Does I-30 close in winter?
Occasionally for ice events across central and southern Arkansas. Texas closures are rare but possible during major ice storms.

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