Origin
Alpine, AR
Afternoon in Alpine on Friday
Local time
4:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alpine, AR to Caddo Valley, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
24.2 mi
39 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
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 Caddo Valley, AR covers 24.2 miles and takes about 39m 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, Valley Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.4 miles on AR 8. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.65 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 24.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m 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 39m highway drive covering 24.2 miles, with most of the trip on AR 8 and I 30. The longest continuous stretch is about 19.4 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 19.4 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
599 ft
211 ft
Total Climb
110 ft
Total Descent
494 ft
Highest Point
599 ft
Elevation Range
388 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AR 8 and I 30. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 19.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 19.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.7 miles (I 30): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 23.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
19.4 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the ramp toward AR 8, AR 26, AR 51: Arkadelphia
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward AR 8, AR 26, AR 51: Arkadelphia
3
19.7 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
I 30
Merge onto I 30
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
23.9 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward AR 7: Caddo Valley, Hot Springs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward AR 7: Caddo Valley, Hot Springs
4
24.2 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AR 8 | 19.4 mi | 34m |
| I 30 | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Valley Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
AR 8
— 19.4 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpine, AR and Caddo Valley, AR.
1
Start on AR 8
19 mi
·
34 min
·
AR 8
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
Toward AR 8, AR 26, AR 51: Arkadelphia
3
Merge onto I 30
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
I 30
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward AR 7: Caddo Valley, Hot Springs
5
Turn slight right
184 ft
·
4 sec
6
Turn slight right onto AR 7
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Valley Street
7
Turn right
111 ft
·
8 sec
8
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.65 one way
$7.31 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.01 | $8.02 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.34 | $8.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
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
Caddo Valley, AR
Afternoon in Caddo Valley on Friday
Local time
4:23 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
39m 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 Caddo Valley, AR covers 24.2 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are AR 8, I 30, Valley 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 12.1 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 $3.65 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.
This is a straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 19.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.7 miles (I 30): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 23.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Alpine, AR to Caddo Valley, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 211 ft to 599 ft elevation with about 110 ft of total climbing.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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