Origin
Barson, AR
Late night in Barson on Saturday
Local time
4:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barson, AR to McCrory, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
17.3 mi
28 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 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barson, AR
Andrea Piacquadio
McCrory, AR
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 17.3-mile journey from Barson to McCrory, Arkansas, will take you about 26 minutes to complete, making it an ideal short hop within the Southeast region. Primarily a highway-focused drive, you'll spend 100% of your time on major roads like US 49 and US 64. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $3, this route is perfect for a quick day trip or an easy segment of a longer road adventure. There are no designated stops, so you can cover the distance efficiently. This straightforward drive is designed for getting from point A to point B without much fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 17.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (100%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the entirety of this 17.3-mile trip. You'll be on main roads like US 49 and US 64 for the whole journey, offering a consistent driving experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.4 miles on US 49, allowing for a smooth pace. This route is designed for efficiency, with no significant changes in road type or complexity, ensuring a predictable and easy time behind the wheel.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 4 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 49 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49 and US 64. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 7.4 miles in near US 64.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Barson, AR to McCrory, AR is easy. At 26m with 100% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 7.4 miles (US 64): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
1 of 1 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
7.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 64
At end of road, turn left onto US 64
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 49 | 7.4 mi | 11m |
| US 64 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| US 64B | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Edmonds Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 49
— 7.4 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barson, AR and McCrory, AR.
1
Start on US 49; US 63
7.4 mi
·
11 min
·
US 49; US 63
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 64
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
US 64
3
Continue on US 64B
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
US 64B
4
Arrive at destination
AR 145
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.61 one way
$5.23 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.11 | $6.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.11 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
McCrory, AR
Late night in McCrory on Saturday
Local time
4:37 AM
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
1 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
26m 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 Barson, AR to McCrory, AR covers 17.3 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 49, US 64, US 64B. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.6 miles from Barson, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.61 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 Barson, AR to McCrory, AR is easy. At 26m with 100% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 7.4 miles (US 64): Navigation decision point.
The route from Barson, AR to McCrory, 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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