Origin
Caraway, AR
Afternoon in Caraway on Thursday
Local time
3:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Caraway, AR to Lester, AR
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
29m
Distance
18.1 mi
29 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Caraway, AR
Patrick
Trip Overview
The drive from Caraway, AR to Lester, AR covers 18.1 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on AR 135, Highway 18, East State Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.3 miles on AR 135. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.73 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 18.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 29m highway drive covering 18.1 miles, with most of the trip on AR 135 and Highway 18. The longest continuous stretch is about 6.3 miles on AR 135.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
AR 135 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AR 135 and Highway 18. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 7.9 miles in near AR 135 / West Rogers.
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 29m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.9 miles (AR 135 / West Rogers): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (US 78; AR 18 / Highway 18): Navigation decision point; at 13.9 miles (AR 135): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
7.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
AR 135 / West Rogers
Turn left onto AR 135 / West Rogers
Navigation decision point
3
8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 78; AR 18 / Highway 18
Turn left onto US 78; AR 18 / Highway 18
Navigation decision point
3
13.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
AR 135
Turn right onto AR 135
Navigation decision point
4
18.1 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Craighead 926 Road
Turn right onto Craighead 926 Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AR 135 | 6.3 mi | 11m |
| Highway 18 | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| East State Street | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| West Rogers | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Craighead 926 Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
AR 135
— 6.3 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Caraway, AR and Lester, AR.
1
Start on AR 158
5.7 mi
·
10 min
·
East State Street
2
Continue on AR 135
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
AR 135
3
Turn left onto AR 135
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
West Rogers
4
Turn left onto US 78; AR 18
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Highway 18
5
Turn right onto AR 135
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
AR 135
6
Turn right onto Craighead 926 Road
42 ft
·
1 sec
·
Craighead 926 Road
7
Arrive at destination
Craighead 926 Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.73 one way
$5.47 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.00 | $6.00 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.25 | $6.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.00 | $7.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 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 | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
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
Lester, AR
Afternoon in Lester on Thursday
Local time
3:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
29m 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 Caraway, AR to Lester, AR covers 18.1 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are AR 135, Highway 18, East State Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9 miles from Caraway, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.73 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 29m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.9 miles (AR 135 / West Rogers): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (US 78; AR 18 / Highway 18): Navigation decision point; at 13.9 miles (AR 135): Navigation decision point.
The route from Caraway, AR to Lester, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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