Texas Highway 151: Texarkana – Texas

Welcome to a quick cruise along one of Texarkana’s lesser-known connectors: Texas Highway 151, also called the Texarkana Loop. This five-mile stretch is a short but strategic route, bridging the gap between U.S. Highway 59 on the Texas side and Interstate 49 just over the Arkansas border. While it doesn’t have the national fame of nearby interstates, TX-151 serves as a key bypass for local traffic and travelers passing through this twin-city region.

Starting at the busy intersection with U.S. Highway 59 on the southwestern side of Texarkana, Highway 151 immediately sets the tone as a modern, multi-lane corridor. As we head east, we quickly leave behind the shopping plazas and commercial strip that clusters around 59. This route is all about smooth flow—no stoplights, just a steady pace as it loops around the southern fringe of the city. To the north, you’ll spot glimpses of Texarkana’s neighborhoods, while to the south, there are patches of open land, light industry, and the occasional rail line crossing.

There aren’t any major tourist attractions directly on the highway, but you’ll find a couple of local gems nearby if you want to make a pit stop. Right off the route, Spring Lake Park is a popular spot with locals for walking, disc golf, and picnics—especially on weekends. For rail fans, the historic Texarkana Union Station and State Line Avenue (where you can stand with a foot in Texas and Arkansas) are only a short drive north from the loop.

Continuing east, TX-151 curves gently, providing a quick bypass for folks heading toward Arkansas without diving into Texarkana’s main city traffic. You’ll notice the traffic thins as you get closer to the state line, and the scenery opens up a bit. In just a few miles, the road approaches its terminus at the interchange with Interstate 49—your gateway north toward Little Rock or south back into Texarkana and points beyond. This connection is especially handy for truckers and anyone looking to make time on a cross-country trip.

Although short, Texas Highway 151 is a local lifeline for moving people and goods efficiently between two states. It’s not a “scenic route” in the classic sense, but it gets you where you need to go without any fuss, and the proximity to local parks and classic Texarkana sights makes it a handy leg on your journey.