Origin
Kensett, AR
Evening in Kensett on Friday
Local time
8:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kensett, AR to Griffithville, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
8.7 mi
14 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kensett, AR
Md Jawadur Rahman
Griffithville, AR
www.kaboompics.com
Trip Overview
Kensett to Griffithville is 8.7 miles and takes about 15 minutes via Morrow Church Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Arkansas, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. Expect a local, turn-heavy experience rather than a highway cruise. Given its brief duration, this trip is ideal for a quick hop between destinations, offering a straightforward journey with minimal time commitment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 8.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' indicating frequent changes in direction rather than long, straight stretches. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating local roads for the entire 8.7 miles. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 8 miles on Morrow Church Road, offering a brief period of consistent travel before more turns. Be prepared for a pace that requires attention to navigation as you transition between Morrow Church Road, Northeast 1st Street, and Bailey Street.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 4 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Morrow Church Road is the longest continuous segment at about 8 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 8.7 miles in near Bailey Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Kensett, AR to Griffithville, AR is easy. At 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 8.7 miles (Bailey Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Critical Maneuvers
1 of 1 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
8.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Bailey Street
Turn sharp right onto Bailey Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Morrow Church Road | 8 mi | 14m |
| Northeast 1st Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Bailey Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Morrow Church Road
— 8 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kensett, AR and Griffithville, AR.
1
Start on AR 385
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 1st Street
2
Continue on AR 385
8.0 mi
·
14 min
·
Morrow Church Road
3
Turn sharp right onto Bailey Street
107 ft
·
4 sec
·
Bailey Street
4
Arrive at destination
Bailey Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.31 one way
$2.63 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.44 | $2.88 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.56 | $3.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.76 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Griffithville, AR
Evening in Griffithville on Friday
Local time
8:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
15m 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 Kensett, AR to Griffithville, AR covers 8.7 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Morrow Church Road, Northeast 1st Street, Bailey Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.4 miles from Kensett, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.31 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 Kensett, AR to Griffithville, AR is easy. At 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 8.7 miles (Bailey Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
The route from Kensett, AR to Griffithville, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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