Origin
Alpine, AR
Evening in Alpine on Friday
Local time
5:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alpine, AR to Gurdon, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
28.5 mi
46 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 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alpine, AR
Timo Niedermann
Gurdon, AR
Dany Castrejon
Trip Overview
The drive from Alpine, AR to Gurdon, AR covers 28.5 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on AR 53, AR 8, Elm Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.5 miles on AR 53. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 28.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 49m highway drive covering 28.5 miles, with most of the trip on AR 53 and AR 8. The longest continuous stretch is about 20.5 miles on AR 53.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
AR 53 is the longest continuous segment at about 20.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AR 53 and AR 8. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 6.2 miles in near AR 53.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Alpine, AR to Gurdon, AR is easy. At 49m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.2 miles (AR 53): Navigation decision point; at 16.9 miles (AR 53): Navigation decision point; at 27.6 miles (US 67; AR 53 / Elm Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
6.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
AR 53
Turn right onto AR 53
Navigation decision point
3
16.9 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
AR 53
Turn left onto AR 53
Navigation decision point
4
27.6 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
US 67; AR 53 / Elm Street
Turn right onto US 67; AR 53 / Elm Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AR 53 | 20.5 mi | 36m |
| AR 8 | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| Elm Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| AR 51 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Elm Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
AR 53
— 20.5 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpine, AR and Gurdon, AR.
1
Start on AR 8
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
AR 8
2
Turn right onto AR 53
9.8 mi
·
17 min
·
AR 53
3
Turn right onto AR 51
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
AR 51
4
Turn left onto AR 53
11 mi
·
18 min
·
AR 53
5
Turn right onto US 67; AR 53
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
6
Arrive at destination
US 67; AR 53
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.30 one way
$8.61 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.72 | $9.45 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.12 | $10.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.99 | $1.37 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.99 | $1.82 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Gurdon, AR
Evening in Gurdon on Friday
Local time
5:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°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
3 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
49m 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 Gurdon, AR covers 28.5 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are AR 53, AR 8, Elm Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.3 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 $4.30 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 Gurdon, AR is easy. At 49m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.2 miles (AR 53): Navigation decision point; at 16.9 miles (AR 53): Navigation decision point; at 27.6 miles (US 67; AR 53 / Elm Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Alpine, AR to Gurdon, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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