Origin
Gum Springs, AR
Evening in Gum Springs on Thursday
Local time
8:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gum Springs, AR to Alpine, AR
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
43m
Distance
25.3 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alpine, AR
Timo Niedermann
Trip Overview
The drive from Gum Springs, AR to Alpine, AR covers 25.3 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pine Street, I 30, West Reynolds Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.4 miles on Pine Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.82 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 25.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (12%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 43m drive with frequent turns across 25.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pine Street is the longest continuous segment at about 19.4 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 around 0.3 miles in near US 67 / Deceiper Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Gum Springs, AR to Alpine, AR is easy. At 43m with 12% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 67 / Deceiper Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (AR 26 / West Reynolds Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (I 30): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 67 / Deceiper Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 67 / Deceiper Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
AR 26 / West Reynolds Road
Turn right onto AR 26 / West Reynolds Road
Navigation decision point
3
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 30
Merge onto I 30
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
5.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward AR 8, AR 26, AR 51: Arkadelphia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward AR 8, AR 26, AR 51: Arkadelphia
5
6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
AR 8; AR 51 / Pine Street
Turn sharp left onto AR 8; AR 51 / Pine Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pine Street | 19.4 mi | 34m |
| I 30 | 3 mi | 2m |
| West Reynolds Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Deceiper Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Gum Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| AR 8 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Pine Street
— 19.4 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gum Springs, AR and Alpine, AR.
1
Start on Gum Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Gum Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 67
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Deceiper Street
3
Turn right onto AR 26
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Reynolds Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
5
Merge onto I 30
3.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 30
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward AR 8, AR 26, AR 51: Arkadelphia
7
Turn sharp left onto AR 8; AR 51
19 mi
·
34 min
·
Pine Street
8
Arrive at destination
AR 8
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.82 one way
$7.64 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.19 | $8.39 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.54 | $9.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.59 | $11.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.21 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.54 | $1.62 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Alpine, AR
Evening in Alpine on Thursday
Local time
8:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°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
43m 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 Gum Springs, AR to Alpine, AR covers 25.3 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pine Street, I 30, West Reynolds Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.7 miles from Gum Springs, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.82 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 Gum Springs, AR to Alpine, AR is easy. At 43m with 12% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 67 / Deceiper Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (AR 26 / West Reynolds Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (I 30): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from Gum Springs, AR to Alpine, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hot Springs National Park.
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