Origin
Calion, AR
Late night in Calion on Friday
Local time
4:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Calion, AR to Huttig, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
44.8 mi
72 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Calion, AR
Sebastián Casimiro
Huttig, AR
Nguyen Huy
Trip Overview
Calion to Huttig is 44.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 2 minutes via US 82, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region of Arkansas, offering a straightforward drive. It's a good option if you're looking for a quick connection between these two points without a significant time commitment. You'll primarily be on a main highway, so expect consistent travel conditions. Consider this a simple point-to-point journey, ideal for a single day.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 44.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This drive features a mixed profile, with 51% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches of US 82, which is a significant part of the route. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 17.5 miles on US 82, providing a consistent pace for a good portion of your trip. As you move between Calion Highway, US 82, and Huttig Highway, the road maintains a generally consistent character, suitable for steady travel. Expect a practical driving experience rather than a winding, scenic tour.
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 82 is the longest continuous segment at about 17.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 8.6 miles in near US 167.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 2m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.6 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 14.3 miles (US 82): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
8.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 167
Take the exit onto US 167 toward US 167 South, AR 7 South: El Dorado, Junction City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 167 South, AR 7 South: El Dorado, Jun...
6
14 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward US 82 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 82 East
5
14.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 82
Merge onto US 82
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
44.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
Olin Avenue
Turn left onto Olin Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
44.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
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 Calion, AR to Huttig, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Junction City along the way.
Junction City
8.6 mi in
|
~11m
|
via US 167
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 82 | 17.5 mi | 19m |
| Huttig Highway | 11.4 mi | 19m |
| Calion Highway | 8 mi | 10m |
| US 167 | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| Frost Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Main | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Concord Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Olin Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 82
— 17.5 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Calion, AR and Huttig, AR.
1
Start on Main
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 167
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Calion Highway
3
Take the exit onto US 167
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
US 167
Toward US 167 South, AR 7 South: El Dorado, Junction City
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 82 East
5
Merge onto US 82
18 mi
·
19 min
·
US 82
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto AR 129
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Concord Street
7
Continue on AR 129
11 mi
·
19 min
·
Huttig Highway
8
Turn left onto AR 129B
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Frost Street
9
Turn left onto Olin Avenue
378 ft
·
13 sec
·
Olin Avenue
10
Turn right
68 ft
·
6 sec
11
Turn right
93 ft
·
6 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.4 mi from Calion, AR · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.4 miles from Calion, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Huttig, AR
The final approach into Huttig, AR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.77 one way
$13.53 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $7.43 | $14.85 |
| premium | $4.56 | $8.04 | $16.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.89 | $19.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.27 | $2.87 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Huttig, AR
Late night in Huttig on Friday
Local time
4:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
1h 2m 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 Calion, AR to Huttig, AR covers 44.8 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 82, Huttig Highway, Calion Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.4 miles from Calion, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.77 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 1h 2m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.6 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 14.3 miles (US 82): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Calion, AR to Huttig, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Junction City along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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