Origin
Alpine, AR
Afternoon in Alpine on Friday
Local time
1:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alpine, AR to Amity, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
9m
Distance
5.5 mi
9 km
Drive Score
4/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 9m
★
6 AM
0h 10m
8 AM
0h 11m
10 AM
0h 10m
12 PM
0h 10m
3 PM
0h 10m
5 PM
0h 11m
8 PM
0h 9m
★
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 Amity, AR covers 5.5 miles and takes about 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on AR 8 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.5 miles on AR 8. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.83 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 9m. Total distance: 5.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (100%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 9m highway drive covering 5.5 miles, with most of the trip on AR 8. The longest continuous stretch is about 5.5 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 3 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 5.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AR 8. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 5.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Alpine, AR to Amity, AR is easy. At 9m with 100% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 5.5 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
1 of 1 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
5.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AR 8 | 5.5 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
AR 8
— 5.5 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpine, AR and Amity, AR.
1
Start on AR 8
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
AR 8
2
Enter roundabout
48 ft
·
0 sec
3
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.83 one way
$1.66 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $0.91 | $1.82 |
| premium | $4.56 | $0.99 | $1.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.21 | $2.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 1.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.58 | $0.26 |
| Efficient EV | 1.4 | 0 | $0.48 | $0.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.77 | $0.35 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Amity, AR
Afternoon in Amity on Friday
Local time
1:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°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
1 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
9m 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 Amity, AR covers 5.5 miles and takes about 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are AR 8. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 2.7 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 $0.83 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 Amity, AR is easy. At 9m with 100% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 5.5 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Alpine, AR to Amity, 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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