Origin
Marmaduke, AR
Afternoon in Marmaduke on Friday
Local time
12:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Marmaduke, AR to Schug, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
18.1 mi
29 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marmaduke, AR
Andrea Piacquadio
Schug, AR
Tima Miroshnichenko
Trip Overview
The drive from Marmaduke, AR to Schug, AR covers 18.1 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 135, US 49, East Franklin Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6 miles on State Highway 135. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.73 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 18.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 32m highway drive covering 18.1 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 135 and US 49. The longest continuous stretch is about 6 miles on State Highway 135.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 135 is the longest continuous segment at about 6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 135 and US 49. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AR 34 / State Highway 34.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 18.1 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (AR 34 / State Highway 34): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 49; AR 1 / East Franklin Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.1 miles (US 49; AR 1 / East Franklin Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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AR 34 / State Highway 34
Turn right onto AR 34 / State Highway 34
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 49; AR 1 / East Franklin Street
Enter roundabout onto US 49; AR 1 / East Franklin Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 49; AR 1 / East Franklin Street
Right onto US 49; AR 1 / East Franklin Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
7.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
CR 849
Turn left onto CR 849
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
11.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 412 / East Kings Highway
Turn left onto US 412 / East Kings Highway
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 135 | 6 mi | 10m |
| US 49 | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| East Franklin Street | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Cedar Lane | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| North 22nd Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| East Kings Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Greene Rd 890 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| CR 849 | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 135
— 6 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marmaduke, AR and Schug, AR.
1
Start on North 1st Street
39 ft
·
3 sec
·
North 1st Street
2
Turn right onto AR 34
516 ft
·
13 sec
·
State Highway 34
3
Enter roundabout onto US 49; AR 1
147 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Franklin Street
4
Continue on US 49; AR 1
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
East Franklin Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Continue on US 49; AR 1
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
US 49; AR 1
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 49; AR 1
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 49; AR 1
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Continue on US 49; AR 1
196 ft
·
8 sec
·
US 49; AR 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto CR 849
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
CR 849
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Turn left onto CR 818
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
CR 818
10
Continue on Greene Rd 890
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Greene Rd 890
11
Continue on Cedar Lane
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Cedar Lane
12
Continue on North 22nd Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North 22nd Avenue
13
Turn left onto US 412
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Kings Highway
14
Take the exit
239 ft
·
6 sec
15
Turn straight onto AR 135
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 135
16
Arrive at destination
AR 135
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.73 one way
$5.47 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.00 | $6.00 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.25 | $6.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.00 | $7.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Schug, AR
Afternoon in Schug on Friday
Local time
12:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
32m 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 Marmaduke, AR to Schug, AR covers 18.1 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 135, US 49, East Franklin 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 9 miles from Marmaduke, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.73 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 18.1 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (AR 34 / State Highway 34): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 49; AR 1 / East Franklin Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.1 miles (US 49; AR 1 / East Franklin Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Marmaduke, AR to Schug, 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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