Origin
Arkmo, AR
Afternoon in Arkmo on Thursday
Local time
12:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arkmo, AR to Wilson, AR
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
59m
Distance
47.5 mi
77 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arkmo, AR
Md Jawadur Rahman
Wilson, AR
ARMAN ALCORDO JR.
Trip Overview
The drive from Arkmo, AR to Wilson, AR covers 47.5 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 18, Sandy Bayou Road, AR 181 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.17 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 47.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m 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 59m drive with frequent turns across 47.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 18 is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Arkmo, AR to Wilson, AR is easy. At 59m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Arkmo, AR to Wilson, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 18 | — | — |
| Sandy Bayou Road | — | — |
| AR 181 | — | — |
| Highway 14 | — | — |
| Madison Street | — | — |
| Cortez Kennedy Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Highway 18
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arkmo, AR and Wilson, AR.
1
Start on State Line Road
36 ft
·
5 sec
·
State Line Road
2
Turn left
7.5 mi
·
13 min
3
Turn left onto Highway 18
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Highway 18
4
Turn right
10 mi
·
18 min
5
At the end of the road, turn left
1.2 mi
·
2 min
6
Turn slight right
161 ft
·
6 sec
7
Turn straight onto Sandy Bayou Road
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Sandy Bayou Road
8
Take the ramp straight
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
9
Merge slight left
3.5 mi
·
3 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward AR 181: Keiser, Wilson
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
AR 181: Keiser, Wilson
11
Turn left
2.3 mi
·
4 min
12
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 14
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
State Highway 14
13
Continue on State Highway 14
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 14
14
Continue on Madison Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Street
15
Turn left onto Cortez Kennedy Avenue
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Cortez Kennedy Avenue
16
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.8 mi from Arkmo, AR · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.8 miles from Arkmo, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Wilson, AR
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Wilson, AR if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.17 one way
$14.35 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $7.87 | $15.75 |
| premium | $4.56 | $8.53 | $17.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.49 | $20.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $4.99 | $2.28 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19 | 0 | $6.65 | $3.04 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Wilson, AR
Afternoon in Wilson on Thursday
Local time
12:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Manila, AR
24 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
59m 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 Arkmo, AR to Wilson, AR covers 47.5 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 18, Sandy Bayou Road, AR 181. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.8 miles from Arkmo, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.17 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 Arkmo, AR to Wilson, AR is easy. At 59m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Arkmo, AR to Wilson, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Arkmo, AR to Wilson, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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