Origin
Blue Mountain, AR
Late night in Blue Mountain on Friday
Local time
12:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blue Mountain, AR to Corley, AR
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
39m
Distance
28.3 mi
46 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blue Mountain, AR
Jayashankar Majhi
Corley, AR
Héctor Herrera Delgado
Trip Overview
This quick 28.3-mile drive from Blue Mountain to Corley in Arkansas should take you about 39 minutes, making it an ideal option for a day trip. You'll primarily be on North Main Street, AR 10, and Richie Road, with about 39% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $4. Given the short distance and duration, this route is perfect for a spontaneous excursion or as a short leg of a longer journey within the Southeast region. You won't need to worry about overnight stays, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 28.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience on this 28.3-mile stretch. While only 39% of the route is on highways, the drive includes a significant 17.2-mile segment on North Main Street. This suggests a blend of potentially faster highway travel transitioning into more local road conditions. The profile is described as a 'Mixed drive,' indicating that you'll likely encounter varied road surfaces and traffic patterns as you move from the highway segments to local streets and county roads. Prepare for the road to change character as you progress towards Corley.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 5 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 17.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Richie Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Blue Mountain, AR to Corley, AR is easy. At 39m with 39% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Richie Road): Navigation decision point; near the start (AR 10): Navigation decision point; at 11.1 miles (AR 309 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Richie Road
Turn left onto Richie Road
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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AR 10
Turn right onto AR 10
Navigation decision point
4
11.1 mi into trip
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~15m in
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AR 309 / North Main Street
Turn left onto AR 309 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Street | 17.2 mi | 23m |
| AR 10 | 11.1 mi | 15m |
| Richie Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Logan Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| AR 309 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Main Street
— 17.2 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blue Mountain, AR and Corley, AR.
1
Start on Logan Street
26 ft
·
7 sec
·
Logan Street
2
Turn left onto Richie Road
217 ft
·
11 sec
·
Richie Road
3
Turn right onto AR 10
11 mi
·
15 min
·
AR 10
4
Turn left onto AR 309
17 mi
·
23 min
·
North Main Street
5
Arrive at destination
AR 309
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.27 one way
$8.55 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.69 | $9.38 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.25 | $12.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 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 | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Corley, AR
Late night in Corley on Friday
Local time
12:34 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
5 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
39m 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 Blue Mountain, AR to Corley, AR covers 28.3 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Main Street, AR 10, Richie Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.1 miles from Blue Mountain, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.27 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 Blue Mountain, AR to Corley, AR is easy. At 39m with 39% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Richie Road): Navigation decision point; near the start (AR 10): Navigation decision point; at 11.1 miles (AR 309 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Blue Mountain, AR to Corley, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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