Origin
Cotton Plant, AR
Late night in Cotton Plant on Saturday
Local time
4:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cotton Plant, AR to Barson, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
16.8 mi
27 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 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cotton Plant, AR
Mark Stebnicki
Barson, AR
Andrea Piacquadio
Trip Overview
Cotton Plant, AR to Barson, AR is 16.8 miles and takes about 25 minutes via US 49, with a fuel budget near $3 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 quick hop that's perfect if you're looking for a simple transit between these two points without a significant time commitment. Consider this route for its brevity and ease of navigation.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 16.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route is a highway-focused drive, with 63% of its length on highways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 10.7 miles on US 49, providing a consistent pace for a significant portion of the journey. Expect a primarily highway feel, punctuated by your entry and exit onto local roads like Main Street and Central Avenue. The drive is likely to be efficient, with minimal slowdowns outside of town centers.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 5 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 10.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49 and Main Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Central Avenue.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Cotton Plant, AR to Barson, AR is easy. At 25m with 63% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (AR 17; AR 38 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (US 49; US 63): 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
|
~0m in
|
Central Avenue
Turn right onto Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
AR 17; AR 38 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto AR 17; AR 38 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
6.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 49; US 63
At end of road, turn left onto US 49; US 63
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 49 | 10.7 mi | 15m |
| Main Street | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| Central Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Johnson | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 49
— 10.7 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cotton Plant, AR and Barson, AR.
1
Start on Johnson
127 ft
·
7 sec
·
Johnson
2
Turn right onto Central Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue
3
At end of road, turn left onto AR 17; AR 38
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Main Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 49; US 63
11 mi
·
15 min
·
US 49; US 63
5
Arrive at destination
US 49; US 63
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.54 one way
$5.07 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.79 | $5.57 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.02 | $6.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 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 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
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
Barson, AR
Late night in Barson on Saturday
Local time
4:41 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
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
25m 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 Cotton Plant, AR to Barson, AR covers 16.8 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 49, Main Street, Central Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.4 miles from Cotton Plant, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.54 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 Cotton Plant, AR to Barson, AR is easy. At 25m with 63% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (AR 17; AR 38 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (US 49; US 63): Navigation decision point.
The route from Cotton Plant, AR to Barson, 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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Barson, AR
More trips to Barson, AR
Explore more options from Cotton Plant, AR or browse trips ending in Barson, AR.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse AR road trips.