Origin
Lester, AR
Afternoon in Lester on Saturday
Local time
12:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lester, AR to Monette, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
14.9 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monette, AR
Md Jawadur Rahman
Trip Overview
The drive from Lester, AR to Monette, AR covers 14.9 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 1st Street, AR 135, West Drew Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.7 miles on 1st Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Street | 9.7 mi | 12m |
| AR 135 | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| West Drew Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Craighead 926 Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
1st Street
— 9.7 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lester, AR and Monette, AR.
1
Start on Craighead 926 Road
42 ft
·
7 sec
·
Craighead 926 Road
2
Turn left onto AR 135
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
AR 135
3
Turn left onto US 78; AR 18
9.7 mi
·
12 min
·
1st Street
4
Turn right
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
5
Continue on West Drew Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Drew Avenue
6
Turn left
67 ft
·
8 sec
7
Turn left
33 ft
·
2 sec
8
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AR 135
Turn left onto AR 135
Navigation decision point
3
4.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 78; AR 18 / 1st Street
Turn left onto US 78; AR 18 / 1st Street
Navigation decision point
3
13.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
14.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
14.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.25 one way
$4.50 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.47 | $4.94 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.67 | $5.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Monette, AR
Afternoon in Monette on Saturday
Local time
12:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
22m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
14.9 mi in 22m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.7 mi on 1st Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AR 135.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AR 135): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (US 78; AR 18 / 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.8 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 14.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (28%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.7 miles on 1st Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AR 135): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (US 78; AR 18 / 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.8 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Monette, AR before heading back.
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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