Origin
Alpine, AR
Evening in Alpine on Friday
Local time
7:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alpine, AR to Gum Springs, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
25.3 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alpine, AR
Timo Niedermann
Trip Overview
The drive from Alpine, AR to Gum Springs, AR covers 25.3 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on AR 8, I 30, AR 26 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.2 miles on AR 8. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.82 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 25.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 43m highway drive covering 25.3 miles, with most of the trip on AR 8 and I 30. The longest continuous stretch is about 19.2 miles on AR 8.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
AR 8 is the longest continuous segment at about 19.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AR 8 and I 30. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 19.6 miles in near I 30.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Alpine, AR to Gum Springs, AR is easy. At 43m with 94% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 19.6 miles (I 30): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 22.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 22.7 miles (AR 26): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
19.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
I 30
Merge onto I 30
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
22.4 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward AR 26 East: Gum Springs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward AR 26 East: Gum Springs
4
22.7 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
AR 26
At end of road, turn left onto AR 26
Navigation decision point
3
24.5 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
US 67 / Deceiper Street
Turn left onto US 67 / Deceiper Street
Navigation decision point
3
25 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
Gum Street
Turn right onto Gum Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AR 8 | 19.2 mi | 33m |
| I 30 | 2.8 mi | 2m |
| AR 26 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Deceiper Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Gum Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
AR 8
— 19.2 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpine, AR and Gum Springs, AR.
1
Start on AR 8
19 mi
·
33 min
·
AR 8
2
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
3
Merge onto I 30
2.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 30
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward AR 26 East: Gum Springs
5
At end of road, turn left onto AR 26
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
AR 26
6
Turn left onto US 67
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Deceiper Street
7
Turn right onto Gum Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Gum Street
8
Arrive at destination
Gum Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.82 one way
$7.64 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.19 | $8.39 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.54 | $9.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.59 | $11.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.21 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.54 | $1.62 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Gum Springs, AR
Evening in Gum Springs on Friday
Local time
7:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alpine, AR to Gum Springs, AR covers 25.3 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are AR 8, I 30, AR 26. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.6 miles from Alpine, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.82 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Alpine, AR to Gum Springs, AR is easy. At 43m with 94% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 19.6 miles (I 30): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 22.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 22.7 miles (AR 26): Navigation decision point.
The route from Alpine, AR to Gum Springs, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hot Springs National Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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