Origin
Donaldson, AR
Evening in Donaldson on Thursday
Local time
6:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Donaldson, AR to Cross Roads, AR
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
39.9 mi
64 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Donaldson, AR to Cross Roads, AR covers 39.9 miles and takes about 1h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on AR 84, Valley Street, I 30 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.9 miles on AR 84. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.03 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 39.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Donaldson, AR to Cross Roads, AR covers 39.9 miles and takes about 1h 5m, 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 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
AR 84 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US Highway 67.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 39.9 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US Highway 67): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US Highway 67
At end of road, turn left onto US Highway 67
Navigation decision point
4
5.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
10.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward AR 7: Caddo Valley, Arkadelphia, Hot Springs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward AR 7: Caddo Valley, Arkadelphia, Hot Spr...
5
10.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
22.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
AR 84
Turn left onto AR 84
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Donaldson, AR and Cross Roads, AR, road signs point toward Arkadelphia and Hot Springs.
Arkadelphia
10.5 mi in
|
~14m
Hot Springs
10.5 mi in
|
~14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AR 84 | 13.9 mi | 24m |
| Valley Street | 11.5 mi | 13m |
| I 30 | 4.4 mi | 4m |
| US Highway 67 | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Sugar Loaf Valley Road | 2.9 mi | 10m |
| Caney Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Malvern Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Deer Park Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
AR 84
— 13.9 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Donaldson, AR and Cross Roads, AR.
1
Start on AR 51
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Bryant Drive
2
At end of road, turn left onto US Highway 67
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
US Highway 67
3
Continue on US 67
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Malvern Road
4
Turn right onto AR 283
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Caney Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
6
Merge onto I 30
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
I 30
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward AR 7: Caddo Valley, Arkadelphia, Hot Springs
8
Keep slight right at fork
174 ft
·
4 sec
9
Merge onto AR 7
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Valley Street
10
Turn left onto AR 84
14 mi
·
24 min
·
AR 84
11
Turn right onto Deer Park Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Deer Park Road
12
Continue on Sugar Loaf Valley Road
2.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Sugar Loaf Valley Road
13
Arrive at destination
Sugar Loaf Valley Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20 mi from Donaldson, AR · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20 miles from Donaldson, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cross Roads, AR
The final approach into Cross Roads, 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
$6.03 one way
$12.05 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.61 | $13.23 |
| premium | $4.56 | $7.16 | $14.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.81 | $17.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.92 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16 | 0 | $5.59 | $2.55 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Cross Roads, AR
Evening in Cross Roads on Thursday
Local time
6:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°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
2 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
1h 5m 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 Donaldson, AR to Cross Roads, AR covers 39.9 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are AR 84, Valley Street, I 30. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20 miles from Donaldson, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.03 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 39.9 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US Highway 67): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Donaldson, AR and Cross Roads, AR, road signs point toward Arkadelphia and Hot Springs.
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