Origin
De Queen, AR
Late night in De Queen on Wednesday
Local time
5:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from De Queen, AR to Russellville, AR
Data updated 1 second ago
Drive Time
3h 29m
Distance
149.9 mi
241 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 17m
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6 AM
3h 29m
8 AM
3h 54m
10 AM
3h 38m
12 PM
3h 35m
3 PM
3h 39m
5 PM
3h 53m
8 PM
3h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
De Queen, AR
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Russellville, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from De Queen, AR to Russellville, AR covers 149.9 miles and takes about 3h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Lakeside Drive, East 6th Street, US 71 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 51.2 miles on North Lakeside Drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.64 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
75 miles from De Queen, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h 29m drive with frequent turns across 149.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Lakeside Drive is the longest continuous segment at about 51.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North 4th Street.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from De Queen, AR to Russellville, AR is easy. At 3h 29m with 29% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 59; US 71 / North Lakeside Drive): Navigation decision point; at 81.4 miles (AR 80 / East 6th Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North 4th Street
Turn right onto North 4th Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip
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~2m in
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US 59; US 71 / North Lakeside Drive
Turn left onto US 59; US 71 / North Lakeside Drive
Navigation decision point
4
81.4 mi into trip
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~1h 36m in
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AR 80 / East 6th Street
Turn right onto AR 80 / East 6th Street
Navigation decision point
4
124.7 mi into trip
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~2h 52m in
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AR 27 / Main Street
Turn left onto AR 27 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
145 mi into trip
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~3h 23m in
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AR 7 / Union Street
Turn right onto AR 7 / Union Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Lakeside Drive | 51.2 mi | 59m |
| East 6th Street | 43.2 mi | 1h 15m |
| US 71 | 25.5 mi | 28m |
| AR 27 | 18.1 mi | 27m |
| Union Street | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| South Main Street | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| West Collin Raye Drive | 0.7 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Lakeside Drive
— 51.2 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between De Queen, AR and Russellville, AR.
1
Start on West Dequeen Avenue
53 ft
·
4 sec
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West Dequeen Avenue
2
Turn right onto North 4th Street
0.5 mi
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1 min
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North 4th Street
3
Turn right onto US 70
0.7 mi
·
52 sec
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West Collin Raye Drive
4
Turn left onto US 59; US 71
51 mi
·
59 min
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North Lakeside Drive
5
Continue on US 71; US 270
25 mi
·
28 min
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US 71; US 270
6
Turn slight right onto US 71B
3.6 mi
·
5 min
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South Main Street
7
Turn right onto AR 80
43 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
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East 6th Street
8
Turn left onto AR 27
1.8 mi
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3 min
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Main Street
9
Turn right onto AR 27
6.1 mi
·
10 min
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AR 27
10
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
this road
11
Continue on AR 27
12 mi
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16 min
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AR 27
12
Turn sharp left onto AR 7
205 ft
·
12 sec
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North State Highway 7
13
Continue on AR 22
374 ft
·
9 sec
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AR 22
14
Turn right onto AR 7
4.9 mi
·
5 min
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Union Street
15
Arrive at destination
AR 7
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 75 miles from De Queen, AR, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.2 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 80 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75 miles or 1h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Russellville, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving De Queen, 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 De Queen, AR
This is one driving day of about 149.9 miles and 3h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from De Queen, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on North Lakeside Drive for about 51.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 75 mi from De Queen, AR · 1h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
75 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 75 miles from De Queen, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Russellville, AR
The final approach into Russellville, 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 Russellville, 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
$22.64 one way
$45.28 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $24.85 | $49.70 |
| premium | $4.56 | $26.91 | $53.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.10 | $66.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45 | 0 | $15.74 | $7.20 |
| Efficient EV | 37.5 | 0 | $13.12 | $6.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 60 | 0 | $20.99 | $9.59 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (65% 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
Russellville, AR
Late night in Russellville on Wednesday
Local time
5:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°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
3h 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 De Queen, AR to Russellville, AR covers 149.9 miles and takes about 3h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Lakeside Drive, East 6th Street, US 71. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 75 miles from De Queen, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.64 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from De Queen, AR to Russellville, AR is easy. At 3h 29m with 29% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 59; US 71 / North Lakeside Drive): Navigation decision point; at 81.4 miles (AR 80 / East 6th Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from De Queen, AR to Russellville, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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