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Trip from Mount Pleasant, AR to Promised Land, AR

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Drive Time

34m

Distance

15.8 mi

25 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 31m ★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 32m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Promised Land, AR, AR

Promised Land, AR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Mount Pleasant, AR to Promised Land, AR covers 15.8 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 US 82, Ashley Road 189, AR 160 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.7 miles on US 82. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.39 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

7.9 miles from Mount Pleasant, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 34m highway drive covering 15.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 82 and Ashley Road 189. The longest continuous stretch is about 8.7 miles on US 82.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 82 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 82 and Ashley Road 189. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Ashley Road 189.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 6 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 (Ashley Road 189): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (AR 160): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (US 82): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

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

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0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Ashley Road 189

Turn left onto Ashley Road 189

Navigation decision point

4
2.4 mi into trip | ~9m in | AR 160

Turn left onto AR 160

Navigation decision point

4
4.1 mi into trip | ~12m in | US 82

Turn left onto US 82

Navigation decision point

4
13.7 mi into trip | ~26m in | Ashley Road 129

Turn right onto Ashley Road 129

Navigation decision point

4
14.7 mi into trip | ~29m in | Ashley Road 70

Turn right onto Ashley Road 70

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 82 8.7 mi 9m
Ashley Road 189 2.4 mi 9m
AR 160 1.7 mi 3m
Ashley Road 70 1.1 mi 4m
County Road 68 0.9 mi 3m
Ashley Road 129 0.7 mi 2m
129 0.3 mi 1m
192 <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 82 — 8.7 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant, AR and Promised Land, AR.

1

Start on 192

63 ft · 8 sec · 192
2

Turn left onto Ashley Road 189

2.4 mi · 9 min · Ashley Road 189
3

Turn left onto AR 160

1.7 mi · 3 min · AR 160
4

Turn left onto US 82

8.7 mi · 9 min · US 82
5

Turn slight right onto County Road 68

0.9 mi · 3 min · County Road 68
6

Turn right onto Ashley Road 129

0.7 mi · 2 min · Ashley Road 129
7

Continue on 129

0.3 mi · 1 min · 129
8

Turn right onto Ashley Road 70

0.7 mi · 2 min · Ashley Road 70
9

At end of road, turn right onto Ashley Road 70

0.4 mi · 1 min · Ashley Road 70
10

Arrive at destination

Ashley Road 70

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 7.9 miles from Mount Pleasant, AR, or about 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.7 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 15.8 miles or 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 7.9 miles or 16m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 24m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Promised Land, AR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Mount Pleasant, 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 Mount Pleasant, AR

This is one driving day of about 15.8 miles and 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mount Pleasant, 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 US 82 for about 8.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 7.9 mi from Mount Pleasant, AR · 16m into the drive

city in Arkansas, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dermott, AR

8 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

Monroe, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dermott, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 7.9 miles from Mount Pleasant, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Promised Land, AR

The final approach into Promised Land, 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 Promised Land, 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

$2.39 one way

$4.77 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $2.62 $5.24
premium $4.56 $2.84 $5.67
diesel $5.61 $3.49 $6.98

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 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 4.7 0 $1.66 $0.76
Efficient EV 4 0 $1.38 $0.63
EV Truck/SUV 6.3 0 $2.21 $1.01

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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 hour from now

Origin

Mount Pleasant, AR

Late night in Mount Pleasant on Wednesday

Local time

12:54 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Promised Land, AR

Late night in Promised Land on Wednesday

Local time

12:54 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°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

13 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 Mount Pleasant, AR to Promised Land, AR covers 15.8 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 82, Ashley Road 189, AR 160. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.9 miles from Mount Pleasant, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.39 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 is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Ashley Road 189): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (AR 160): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (US 82): Navigation decision point.
The route from Mount Pleasant, AR to Promised Land, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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