Origin
Bald Knob, AR
Evening in Bald Knob on Thursday
Local time
8:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bald Knob, AR to Griffithville, AR
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
31m
Distance
20.9 mi
34 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bald Knob, AR
Beth Fitzpatrick
Griffithville, AR
www.kaboompics.com
Trip Overview
The drive from Bald Knob, AR to Griffithville, AR covers 20.9 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 64, Morrow Church Road, West Wilbur Mills Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.4 miles on US 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 20.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Bald Knob, AR to Griffithville, AR covers 20.9 miles and takes about 31m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AR 367 / Highway Avenue North.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 20.9 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AR 367 / Highway Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 9.8 miles (I 57 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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AR 367 / Highway Avenue North
Turn right onto AR 367 / Highway Avenue North
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 64
Take the exit onto US 64
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
9.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 57 Business
Take the exit onto I 57 Business toward AR 36 East, I 57 Business: Searcy, Kensett
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward AR 36 East, I 57 Business: Searcy, Kense...
5
10.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
20.9 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Bailey Street
Turn sharp right onto Bailey Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bald Knob, AR to Griffithville, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Kensett along the way.
Kensett
9.8 mi in
|
~11m
|
via I 57 Business
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 64 | 9.4 mi | 10m |
| Morrow Church Road | 8 mi | 14m |
| West Wilbur Mills Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Northeast 1st Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Race Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Highway Avenue North | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| I 57 Business | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bailey Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 64
— 9.4 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bald Knob, AR and Griffithville, AR.
1
Start on South Elm Street
92 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Elm Street
2
Turn right onto AR 367
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Highway Avenue North
3
Turn straight onto US 64
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 64
4
Take the exit onto US 64
9.0 mi
·
9 min
·
US 64
5
Take the exit onto I 57 Business
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 57 Business
Toward AR 36 East, I 57 Business: Searcy, Kensett
6
Keep slight left at fork
90 ft
·
8 sec
7
Turn left onto I 57 Business
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
East Race Avenue
8
Turn right onto AR 367
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Wilbur Mills Avenue
9
Turn right onto AR 385
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 1st Street
10
Continue on AR 385
8.0 mi
·
14 min
·
Morrow Church Road
11
Turn sharp right onto Bailey Street
107 ft
·
4 sec
·
Bailey Street
12
Arrive at destination
Bailey Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.16 one way
$6.31 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.46 | $6.93 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.75 | $7.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.61 | $9.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Griffithville, AR
Evening in Griffithville on Thursday
Local time
8:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
31m 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 Bald Knob, AR to Griffithville, AR covers 20.9 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 64, Morrow Church Road, West Wilbur Mills Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.4 miles from Bald Knob, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.16 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 20.9 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AR 367 / Highway Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 9.8 miles (I 57 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Bald Knob, AR to Griffithville, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Kensett along the way.
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