Origin
Harmon, AR
Late night in Harmon on Wednesday
Local time
3:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harmon, AR to West Fork, AR
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
34m
Distance
26.7 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
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6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Fork, AR
Alex Moliski
Trip Overview
The drive from Harmon, AR to West Fork, AR covers 26.7 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 I 49, West Henri de Tonti Boulevard, Harmon Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18 miles on I 49. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.03 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
13.3 miles from Harmon, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 34m highway drive covering 26.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 49 and West Henri de Tonti Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 18 miles on I 49.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 49 is the longest continuous segment at about 18 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 49 and West Henri de Tonti Boulevard. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near US 412 / West Henri de Tonti Boulevard.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.7 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 1.9 miles (US 412 / West Henri de Tonti Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles (I 49; US 62; US 71): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.9 mi into trip
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~4m in
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US 412 / West Henri de Tonti Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto US 412 / West Henri de Tonti Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
7.1 mi into trip
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~13m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
7.4 mi into trip
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~13m in
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I 49; US 62; US 71
Merge onto I 49; US 62; US 71
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
25.3 mi into trip
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~32m in
Take the exit toward AR 170: West Fork
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 53
Toward AR 170: West Fork
5
26.6 mi into trip
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~34m in
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AR 170 / West Main Street
Turn left onto AR 170 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 49 | 18 mi | 19m |
| West Henri de Tonti Boulevard | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Harmon Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| West Sunset Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Phillips Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| McKnight Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Eldridge Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 49
— 18 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harmon, AR and West Fork, AR.
1
Start on Eldridge Road
170 ft
·
12 sec
·
Eldridge Road
2
Turn right onto CR 31
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Harmon Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 412
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
West Henri de Tonti Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 412
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Sunset Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 49; US 62; US 71
18 mi
·
19 min
·
I 49; US 62; US 71
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 53
Toward AR 170: West Fork
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
68 ft
·
4 sec
9
Turn left onto AR 170
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Phillips Street
10
Continue on AR 170
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
McKnight Avenue
11
Turn left onto AR 170
306 ft
·
8 sec
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West Main Street
12
Turn right onto South Campbell Avenue
73 ft
·
3 sec
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South Campbell Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
South Campbell Avenue
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 13.3 miles from Harmon, AR, or about 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18 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 26.7 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13.3 miles or 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Fork, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Harmon, 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 Harmon, AR
This is one driving day of about 26.7 miles and 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Harmon, 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 I 49 for about 18 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13.3 mi from Harmon, AR · 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
13 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 26.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 13.3 miles from Harmon, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in West Fork, AR
The final approach into West Fork, 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 West Fork, 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
$4.03 one way
$8.06 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.43 | $8.85 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.90 | $11.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 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 | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
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
West Fork, AR
Late night in West Fork on Wednesday
Local time
3:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°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
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
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 Harmon, AR to West Fork, AR covers 26.7 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 49, West Henri de Tonti Boulevard, Harmon Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.3 miles from Harmon, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.03 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 26.7 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 1.9 miles (US 412 / West Henri de Tonti Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles (I 49; US 62; US 71): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Harmon, AR to West Fork, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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