Origin
Alpine, AR
Afternoon in Alpine on Friday
Local time
2:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alpine, AR to Whelen Springs, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
35.3 mi
57 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
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 Whelen Springs, AR covers 35.3 miles and takes about 1h 2m 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, 53 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 $5.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 35.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 2m highway drive covering 35.3 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 12 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 6.2 miles in near AR 53.
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 1h 2m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.2 miles (AR 53): Navigation decision point; at 27.6 miles (US 67; AR 53 / Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 28.5 miles (AR 53 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 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
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
4
28.5 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
AR 53 / West Main Street
Turn left onto AR 53 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
35.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
West Main
Turn left onto West Main
Navigation decision point
4
35.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
South Dogwood
Turn right onto South Dogwood
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AR 53 | 20.5 mi | 36m |
| AR 8 | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| 53 | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| South 6th Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Elm Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| AR 51 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Fir | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
AR 53
— 20.5 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpine, AR and Whelen Springs, 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
Turn left onto AR 53
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
West Main Street
7
Turn straight onto AR 53
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South 6th Street
8
Continue on AR 53
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
AR 53
9
Continue on AR 53
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Fir
10
Turn left onto West Main
415 ft
·
13 sec
·
West Main
11
Turn right onto South Dogwood
59 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Dogwood
12
Arrive at destination
South Dogwood
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.6 mi from Alpine, AR · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.6 miles from Alpine, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Whelen Springs, AR
The final approach into Whelen Springs, AR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.33 one way
$10.66 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.34 | $12.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.79 | $15.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.69 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Whelen Springs, AR
Afternoon in Whelen Springs on Friday
Local time
2:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
4 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
1h 2m 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 Whelen Springs, AR covers 35.3 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are AR 53, AR 8, 53. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.6 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 $5.33 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 1h 2m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.2 miles (AR 53): Navigation decision point; at 27.6 miles (US 67; AR 53 / Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 28.5 miles (AR 53 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Alpine, AR to Whelen Springs, 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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