The Texarkana Spur (I-30) Road Conditions & Traffic

01 Route overview

Interstate 30 runs 367 miles from Fort Worth, Texas to North Little Rock, Arkansas, serving as the principal east-west connector between the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and central Arkansas. The route is the shortest cross-state interstate that ties two major metros together with no other interstate alternative for through-truck routing.

For freight, I-30 is a critical corridor for 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
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
Tolled segment through Dallas (TEXpress lanes optional)
Heavy auto-manufacturing freight to/from GM Arlington

02 Key cities & junctions

State	Mile	City / 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.

4a National parks along this route

AR National Park

Hot Springs National Park

Exit 98 (Malvern, AR)

24 mi west on US-270 to downtown Hot Springs and Bathhouse Row

Plan a stop →

05 Active incidents (12)

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06 Active weather alerts

No active NWS weather alerts intersecting Interstate 30.

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.

I-30 — The Texarkana Spur

Chronic urban congestion with TEXpress lanes

Severe weather corridor

Winter ice storm corridor

Multi-interstate convergence

Hot Springs National Park

Interstate 30 Live Map