Origin
Ratcliff, AR
Evening in Ratcliff on Thursday
Local time
8:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ratcliff, AR to Scranton, AR
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
41m
Distance
23.9 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ratcliff, AR
JacLou- DL
Scranton, AR
Tima Miroshnichenko
Trip Overview
The drive from Ratcliff, AR to Scranton, AR covers 23.9 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Walnut Street, AR 197, Arkansas 22 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.8 miles on West Walnut Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.61 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 23.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m 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 Ratcliff, AR to Scranton, AR covers 23.9 miles and takes about 41m, 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 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Walnut Street is the longest continuous segment at about 11.8 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 Elm 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 41m 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 (Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Wilson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (AR 22 / West Walnut Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 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
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Elm Street
Turn left onto Elm Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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North Wilson Avenue
Turn right onto North Wilson Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AR 22 / West Walnut Street
Turn left onto AR 22 / West Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
4
23.8 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
AR 109 / 5th Street
Turn left onto AR 109 / 5th Street
Navigation decision point
5
23.8 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Walnut Street | 11.8 mi | 20m |
| AR 197 | 9.6 mi | 16m |
| Arkansas 22 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Elm Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 5th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Wilson Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Maple Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Walnut Street
— 11.8 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ratcliff, AR and Scranton, AR.
1
Start on North Maple Street
108 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Maple Street
2
Turn left onto Elm Street
255 ft
·
12 sec
·
Elm Street
3
Turn right onto North Wilson Avenue
143 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Wilson Avenue
4
Turn left onto AR 22
12 mi
·
20 min
·
West Walnut Street
5
Continue on AR 22
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Arkansas 22
6
Turn left
90 ft
·
4 sec
7
Turn slight left onto AR 197
9.6 mi
·
16 min
·
AR 197
8
Turn left onto AR 109
210 ft
·
9 sec
·
5th Street
9
Turn left
113 ft
·
8 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.61 one way
$7.22 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.29 | $8.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.28 | $10.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Scranton, AR
Evening in Scranton on Thursday
Local time
8:40 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
1 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
41m 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 Ratcliff, AR to Scranton, AR covers 23.9 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Walnut Street, AR 197, Arkansas 22. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.9 miles from Ratcliff, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.61 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 41m 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 (Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Wilson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (AR 22 / West Walnut Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Ratcliff, AR to Scranton, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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