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Trip from Harmon, AR to West Fork, AR

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

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

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 32m ★
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.

Downtown West Fork, AR, AR

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.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 26.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

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.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 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 points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
1.9 mi into trip | ~4m in | 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 | ~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 | ~13m in | 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 | ~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 | ~34m in | 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 · West Main Street
12

Turn right onto South Campbell Avenue

73 ft · 3 sec · South Campbell Avenue
13

Arrive at destination

South Campbell Avenue

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.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Harmon, AR

Late night in Harmon on Friday

Local time

4:07 AM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West Fork, AR

Late night in West Fork on Friday

Local time

4:07 AM

CDT

Current temp

71°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

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.

How this page is built

Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.

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