Origin
Alpine, AR
Afternoon in Alpine on Friday
Local time
2:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alpine, AR to Arkadelphia, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
21.8 mi
35 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alpine, AR
Timo Niedermann
Arkadelphia, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Alpine, AR to Arkadelphia, AR covers 21.8 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on AR 8, Caddo Street, North 10th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.5 miles on AR 8. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 21.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (99%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 37m highway drive covering 21.8 miles, with most of the trip on AR 8 and Caddo Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 21.5 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 4 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 21.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AR 8 and Caddo Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 21.5 miles in near US 67; AR 7; AR 8; AR 51 / North 10th Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Alpine, AR to Arkadelphia, AR is easy. At 37m with 99% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 21.5 miles (US 67; AR 7; AR 8; AR 51 / North 10th Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.6 miles (US 67; AR 7; AR 8; AR 51 / Caddo Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
21.5 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
US 67; AR 7; AR 8; AR 51 / North 10th Street
Turn right onto US 67; AR 7; AR 8; AR 51 / North 10th Street
Navigation decision point
5
21.6 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
US 67; AR 7; AR 8; AR 51 / Caddo Street
Turn left onto US 67; AR 7; AR 8; AR 51 / Caddo Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AR 8 | 21.5 mi | 37m |
| Caddo Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North 10th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
AR 8
— 21.5 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpine, AR and Arkadelphia, AR.
1
Start on AR 8
21 mi
·
37 min
·
AR 8
2
Turn right onto US 67; AR 7; AR 8; AR 51
527 ft
·
16 sec
·
North 10th Street
3
Turn left onto US 67; AR 7; AR 8; AR 51
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Caddo Street
4
Arrive at destination
US 67; AR 7; AR 8; AR 51
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.29 one way
$6.58 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.61 | $7.23 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.91 | $7.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Arkadelphia, AR
Afternoon in Arkadelphia on Friday
Local time
2:50 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
37m 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 Arkadelphia, AR covers 21.8 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are AR 8, Caddo Street, North 10th 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 10.9 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 $3.29 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 Arkadelphia, AR is easy. At 37m with 99% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 21.5 miles (US 67; AR 7; AR 8; AR 51 / North 10th Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.6 miles (US 67; AR 7; AR 8; AR 51 / Caddo Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Alpine, AR to Arkadelphia, 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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