Origin
Arkadelphia, AR
Morning in Arkadelphia on Thursday
Local time
11:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arkadelphia, AR to Alpine, AR
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
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.
Arkadelphia, AR
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Alpine, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Arkadelphia, AR to Alpine, 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 Pine Street, Caddo Street, North 10th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.5 miles on Pine Street. 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 37m drive with frequent turns across 21.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 4 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pine Street is the longest continuous segment at about 21.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 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 Arkadelphia, AR to Alpine, AR is easy. At 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 67; AR 7; AR 8; AR 51 / North 10th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (AR 8; AR 51 / Pine 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.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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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
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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AR 8; AR 51 / Pine Street
Turn left onto AR 8; AR 51 / Pine Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pine Street | 21.5 mi | 37m |
| Caddo Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North 10th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| AR 8 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Pine Street
— 21.5 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arkadelphia, AR and Alpine, AR.
1
Start on US 67; AR 7; AR 8; AR 51
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Caddo Street
2
Turn right onto US 67; AR 7; AR 8; AR 51
527 ft
·
16 sec
·
North 10th Street
3
Turn left onto AR 8; AR 51
21 mi
·
37 min
·
Pine Street
4
Arrive at destination
AR 8
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
Alpine, AR
Morning in Alpine on Thursday
Local time
11:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°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 cooler 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 Arkadelphia, AR to Alpine, 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 Pine Street, Caddo Street, North 10th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.9 miles from Arkadelphia, 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 Arkadelphia, AR to Alpine, AR is easy. At 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 67; AR 7; AR 8; AR 51 / North 10th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (AR 8; AR 51 / Pine Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Arkadelphia, AR to Alpine, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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