Origin
Ozark, AR
Late night in Ozark on Friday
Local time
12:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ozark, AR to Cravens, AR
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
18m
Distance
10.1 mi
16 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ozark, AR
Nick Haynes
Cravens, AR
VAZHNIK
Trip Overview
The drive from Ozark, AR to Cravens, AR covers 10.1 miles and takes about 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Wire Road, I 40, North 3rd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.3 miles on Wire Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 10.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Ozark, AR to Cravens, AR covers 10.1 miles and takes about 18m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Wire Road is the longest continuous segment at about 3.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AR 219 / North 3rd Street.
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 18m 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 219 / North 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 4.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AR 219 / North 3rd Street
Turn left onto AR 219 / North 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
3
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 40
Merge onto I 40
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
4.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward Ozark, Huntsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Ozark, Huntsville
4
4.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
AR 23
Turn right onto AR 23
Navigation decision point
3
6.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Wire Road
Turn left onto Wire Road
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Ozark, AR to Cravens, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Huntsville along the way.
Huntsville
4.6 mi in
|
~6m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wire Road | 3.3 mi | 7m |
| I 40 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| North 3rd Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| AR 23 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| West Commercial Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Wire Road
— 3.3 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ozark, AR and Cravens, AR.
1
Start on US 64
135 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Commercial Street
2
Turn left onto AR 219
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North 3rd Street
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
4
Merge onto I 40
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 40
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward Ozark, Huntsville
6
Turn right onto AR 23
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
AR 23
7
Turn left onto Wire Road
3.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Wire Road
8
Arrive at destination
Wire Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.53 one way
$3.05 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.67 | $3.35 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.81 | $3.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.65 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Cravens, AR
Late night in Cravens on Friday
Local time
12:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°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
18m 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 Ozark, AR to Cravens, AR covers 10.1 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Wire Road, I 40, North 3rd Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.1 miles from Ozark, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.53 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 18m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AR 219 / North 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 4.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Ozark, AR to Cravens, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Huntsville along the way.
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