Origin
Schug, AR
Afternoon in Schug on Friday
Local time
1:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Schug, AR to Marmaduke, 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
20.4 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good 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.
Schug, AR
Tima Miroshnichenko
Marmaduke, AR
Andrea Piacquadio
Trip Overview
The drive from Schug, AR to Marmaduke, AR covers 20.4 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 US 49, State Highway 135, East Kings Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.5 miles on US 49. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 20.4 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 (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 32m highway drive covering 20.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 49 and State Highway 135. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.5 miles on US 49.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 49 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49 and State Highway 135. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6 miles in near US 412 / East Kings Highway.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 20.4 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 6 miles (US 412 / East Kings Highway): Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles (East Garland Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles (US 49B / North End Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 412 / East Kings Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 412 / East Kings Highway
Navigation decision point
4
8.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
East Garland Street
Turn left onto East Garland Street
Navigation decision point
5
9.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 49B / North End Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto US 49B / North End Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
9.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 49B
Keep slight right at fork onto US 49B
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
20.4 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
North 1st Street
Turn left onto North 1st Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 49 | 9.5 mi | 14m |
| State Highway 135 | 6 mi | 10m |
| East Kings Highway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| US 49B | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South 2nd Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North End Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Garland Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| State Highway 34 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 49
— 9.5 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Schug, AR and Marmaduke, AR.
1
Start on AR 135
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 135
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 412
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
East Kings Highway
3
Turn sharp right onto South 2nd Avenue
404 ft
·
15 sec
·
South 2nd Avenue
4
Turn left onto East Garland Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
East Garland Street
5
Turn right onto US 49B
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South 2nd Street
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 49B
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
North End Avenue
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 49B
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 49B
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Turn straight onto US 49; AR 1
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
US 49; AR 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 49; AR 1
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
US 49; AR 1
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10
Enter roundabout onto AR 34
12 ft
·
0 sec
·
State Highway 34
11
Continue on AR 34
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
State Highway 34
12
Turn left onto North 1st Street
39 ft
·
1 sec
·
North 1st Street
13
Arrive at destination
North 1st Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.08 one way
$6.16 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.38 | $6.76 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.50 | $9.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Marmaduke, AR
Afternoon in Marmaduke on Friday
Local time
1:42 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 Schug, AR to Marmaduke, AR covers 20.4 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 49, State Highway 135, East Kings Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.2 miles from Schug, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.08 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 20.4 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 6 miles (US 412 / East Kings Highway): Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles (East Garland Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles (US 49B / North End Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Schug, AR to Marmaduke, 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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