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Trip from Crossett, AR to Promised Land, AR

Data updated 5 hours ago

Drive Time

34m

Distance

21.3 mi

34 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 31m ★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 32m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Crossett, AR, AR

Crossett, AR

Darlene Alderson

Downtown Promised Land, AR, AR

Promised Land, AR

Elyasaf Eyal

Trip Overview

The drive from Crossett, AR to Promised Land, AR covers 21.3 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Unity Road, US 82, Ashley Road 70 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.8 miles on Unity Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.22 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

10.6 miles from Crossett, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Crossett, AR to Promised Land, AR covers 21.3 miles and takes about 34m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Unity Road is the longest continuous segment at about 7.8 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 0.5 miles in near US 82; AR 133 / East 1st Avenue.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (US 82; AR 133 / East 1st Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles (US 82; US 425): Navigation decision point; at 15.7 miles (US 82 / East St Louis Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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0.5 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 82; AR 133 / East 1st Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto US 82; AR 133 / East 1st Avenue

Navigation decision point

3
8.8 mi into trip | ~10m in | US 82; US 425

Turn left onto US 82; US 425

Navigation decision point

3
15.7 mi into trip | ~19m in | US 82 / East St Louis Street

Turn right onto US 82 / East St Louis Street

Navigation decision point

3
18.1 mi into trip | ~21m in | Ashley Road 70

Turn left onto Ashley Road 70

Navigation decision point

4
20.9 mi into trip | ~32m in | Ashley Road 70

At end of road, turn right onto Ashley Road 70

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Unity Road 7.8 mi 8m
US 82 6.9 mi 8m
Ashley Road 70 3.2 mi 12m
East St Louis Street 2.4 mi 2m
Main Street 0.5 mi <1m
East 1st Avenue 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Unity Road — 7.8 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crossett, AR and Promised Land, AR.

1

Start on AR 133

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Main Street
2

At end of road, turn right onto US 82; AR 133

0.5 mi · 36 sec · East 1st Avenue
3

Continue on US 82

7.8 mi · 8 min · Unity Road
4

Turn left onto US 82; US 425

6.9 mi · 8 min · US 82; US 425
5

Turn right onto US 82

2.4 mi · 2 min · East St Louis Street
6

Turn left onto Ashley Road 70

1.5 mi · 5 min · Ashley Road 70
7

Continue on Ashley Road 70

0.6 mi · 2 min · Ashley Road 70
8

Continue on Ashley Road 70

0.7 mi · 2 min · Ashley Road 70
9

At end of road, turn right onto Ashley Road 70

0.4 mi · 1 min · Ashley Road 70
10

Arrive at destination

Ashley Road 70

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 10.6 miles from Crossett, AR, or about 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.8 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 21.3 miles or 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 10.6 miles or 12m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 21m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Promised Land, AR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Crossett, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Crossett, AR

This is one driving day of about 21.3 miles and 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Crossett, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Unity Road for about 7.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 10.6 mi from Crossett, AR · 12m into the drive

largest city and parish seat of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Alexandria, LA

11 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

Monroe, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Alexandria, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 10.6 miles from Crossett, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Promised Land, AR

The final approach into Promised Land, 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 Promised Land, 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

$3.22 one way

$6.43 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $3.53 $7.06
premium $4.56 $3.82 $7.65
diesel $5.61 $4.70 $9.41

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.4 0 $2.24 $1.02
Efficient EV 5.3 0 $1.86 $0.85
EV Truck/SUV 8.5 0 $2.98 $1.36

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 hour from now

Origin

Crossett, AR

Night in Crossett on Tuesday

Local time

11:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Promised Land, AR

Night in Promised Land on Tuesday

Local time

11:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

89°F

Alexandria, LA

11 mi in

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

14 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

34m 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 Crossett, AR to Promised Land, AR covers 21.3 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Unity Road, US 82, Ashley Road 70. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.6 miles from Crossett, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.22 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 34m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (US 82; AR 133 / East 1st Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles (US 82; US 425): Navigation decision point; at 15.7 miles (US 82 / East St Louis Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Crossett, AR to Promised Land, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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