Origin
Gurdon, AR
Evening in Gurdon on Thursday
Local time
7:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gurdon, AR to Alpine, AR
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
50m
Distance
28.5 mi
46 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gurdon, AR
Dany Castrejon
Alpine, AR
Timo Niedermann
Trip Overview
The drive from Gurdon, AR to Alpine, AR covers 28.5 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on AR 53, AR 8, North Elm Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.6 miles on AR 53. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 28.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 50m highway drive covering 28.5 miles, with most of the trip on AR 53 and AR 8. The longest continuous stretch is about 20.6 miles on AR 53.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
AR 53 is the longest continuous segment at about 20.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AR 53 and AR 8. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 11.6 miles in near AR 51.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Gurdon, AR to Alpine, AR is easy. At 50m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.6 miles (AR 51): Navigation decision point; at 12.4 miles (AR 53): Navigation decision point; at 22.3 miles (AR 8): 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.
3
11.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
AR 51
Turn right onto AR 51
Navigation decision point
4
12.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
AR 53
Turn left onto AR 53
Navigation decision point
4
22.3 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
AR 8
At end of road, turn left onto AR 8
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AR 53 | 20.6 mi | 36m |
| AR 8 | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| North Elm Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| AR 51 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
AR 53
— 20.6 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gurdon, AR and Alpine, AR.
1
Start on US 67; AR 53
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Elm Street
2
Continue on AR 53
11 mi
·
18 min
·
AR 53
3
Turn right onto AR 51
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
AR 51
4
Turn left onto AR 53
9.9 mi
·
17 min
·
AR 53
5
At end of road, turn left onto AR 8
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
AR 8
6
Arrive at destination
AR 8
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.30 one way
$8.61 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.72 | $9.45 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.12 | $10.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.99 | $1.37 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.99 | $1.82 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
7:03 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
3 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
50m 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 Gurdon, AR to Alpine, AR covers 28.5 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are AR 53, AR 8, North Elm Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.3 miles from Gurdon, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.30 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 Gurdon, AR to Alpine, AR is easy. At 50m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.6 miles (AR 51): Navigation decision point; at 12.4 miles (AR 53): Navigation decision point; at 22.3 miles (AR 8): Navigation decision point.
The route from Gurdon, AR to Alpine, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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