Origin
Bono, AR
Morning in Bono on Thursday
Local time
11:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bono, AR to Lester, AR
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
40m
Distance
28.8 mi
46 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
4 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bono, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bono, AR to Lester, AR covers 28.8 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 63, East Highland Drive, AR 135 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.8 miles on US 63. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 28.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
4 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: excellent.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 40m highway drive covering 28.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 63 and East Highland Drive. The longest continuous stretch is about 12.8 miles on US 63.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 63 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 63 and East Highland Drive. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near US 63.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 40m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (US 63): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.9 miles (US 78): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 14.2 miles (US 78; AR 18S / Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.1 mi into trip
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~1m in
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US 63
At end of road, turn left onto US 63
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
13.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 78
Take the exit onto US 78 toward AR 18S
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward AR 18S
4
14.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
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US 78; AR 18S / Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
At end of road, turn left onto US 78; AR 18S / Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Navigation decision point
4
15.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 78; AR 18 / East Highland Drive
Turn right onto US 78; AR 18 / East Highland Drive
Navigation decision point
4
24.6 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
AR 135
Turn left onto AR 135
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 63 | 12.8 mi | 14m |
| East Highland Drive | 8.9 mi | 13m |
| AR 135 | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| US 63B | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| US 78 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Craighead 926 Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 63
— 12.8 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bono, AR and Lester, AR.
1
Start on US 63B
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 63B
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 63
13 mi
·
14 min
·
US 63
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3
Take the exit onto US 78
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
US 78
Toward AR 18S
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 78; AR 18S
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
5
Turn right onto US 78; AR 18
8.9 mi
·
13 min
·
East Highland Drive
6
Turn left onto AR 135
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
AR 135
7
Turn right onto Craighead 926 Road
42 ft
·
1 sec
·
Craighead 926 Road
8
Arrive at destination
Craighead 926 Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 14.4 mi from Bono, AR · 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
14 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 28.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 14.4 miles from Bono, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lester, AR
The final approach into Lester, AR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lester, AR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.35 one way
$8.70 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.77 | $9.55 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.17 | $10.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.36 | $12.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
4 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Tesla Supercharger
Jonesboro, Arkansas
Tesla
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Jonesboro, Arkansas
EV Connect
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Jonesboro, Arkansas
EV Connect
1 DCFC
Blink Charging Station
Jonesboro, Arkansas
Blink
1 DCFC
EV Connect: 2
Tesla: 1
Blink: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $1.84 |
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
Lester, AR
Morning in Lester on Thursday
Local time
11:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
40m 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 Bono, AR to Lester, AR covers 28.8 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 63, East Highland Drive, AR 135. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.4 miles from Bono, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.35 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 is a straightforward 40m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (US 63): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.9 miles (US 78): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 14.2 miles (US 78; AR 18S / Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive): Navigation decision point.
The route from Bono, AR to Lester, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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