Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
27.2 mi
44 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Augusta, AR
Emre Bilgiç
Barson, AR
Andrea Piacquadio
This short, straightforward drive from Augusta, AR to Barson, AR covers 27.2 miles and should take about 41 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, requiring no overnight stops. The journey is primarily highway-focused, with 96% of the route utilizing major roads like US 64 and US 49. You can expect a fuel cost of around $4 for this trip. Given its brevity and the regions you'll be traversing within Southeast Arkansas, this route offers a quick and efficient way to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 27.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Expect a drive that's almost entirely on high-speed roads, with 96% of the 27.2 miles on highways. The bulk of your travel will be on US 64 and US 49, offering a consistent and direct experience. You'll encounter one uninterrupted stretch of 18.8 miles on US 64, allowing for a good pace. This route is focused on efficient travel, so it’s less about winding scenic byways and more about covering ground smoothly. Main Street in Augusta will be your initial segment before merging onto the highway system.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 64 and US 49. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 64B / Main Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Augusta, AR to Barson, AR is easy. At 41m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 64B / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 64; AR 33): Navigation decision point; at 19.8 miles (US 49; US 63): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto US 64B / Main Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto US 64; AR 33
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 49; US 63
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 64 | 18.8 mi | 27m |
| US 49 | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| South 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta, AR and Barson, AR.
Start on AR 33B
Turn right onto US 64B
At end of road, turn right onto US 64; AR 33
Continue on US 64; AR 17
Turn right onto US 49; US 63
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$4.11 one way
$8.22 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.51 | $9.02 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.01 | $12.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Augusta on Saturday
Local time
12:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Barson on Saturday
Local time
12:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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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