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Trip from Scranton, AR to Booneville, AR

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h

Distance

36.1 mi

58 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 55m ★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m

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

Downtown Scranton, AR, AR

Scranton, AR

Tima Miroshnichenko

city in Arkansas, USA

Booneville, AR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Scranton, AR to Booneville, AR covers 36.1 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on AR 109, Main Street, West Priddy Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.5 miles on AR 109. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.45 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 36.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (37%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile.

Drive Character

The drive from Scranton, AR to Booneville, AR covers 36.1 miles and takes about 1h, 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 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
AR 109 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AR 109 / 5th Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Scranton, AR to Booneville, AR is easy. At 1h with 37% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (AR 109 / 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (AR 197 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.4 miles (South 10th Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | AR 109 / 5th Street

Turn right onto AR 109 / 5th Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | AR 197 / Main Street

Turn right onto AR 197 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
14.4 mi into trip | ~26m in | South 10th Street

Turn left onto South 10th Street

Navigation decision point

4
14.7 mi into trip | ~27m in | East Maple Street

At end of road, turn right onto East Maple Street

Navigation decision point

5
15.2 mi into trip | ~28m in | AR 309 / South Elm Street

At end of road, turn left onto AR 309 / South Elm Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
AR 109 13.5 mi 19m
Main Street 9.6 mi 16m
West Priddy Street 6.6 mi 10m
East Walnut Street 2.5 mi 6m
Arkansas 22 2.3 mi 3m
South Elm Street 0.8 mi 1m
East Maple Street 0.5 mi 1m
South 10th Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: AR 109 — 13.5 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, AR and Booneville, AR.

1

Start on this road

113 ft · 10 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto AR 109

210 ft · 6 sec · 5th Street
3

Turn right onto AR 197

9.6 mi · 16 min · Main Street
4

Turn right onto AR 22

2.3 mi · 3 min · Arkansas 22
5

Continue on AR 22

2.5 mi · 6 min · East Walnut Street
6

Turn left onto South 10th Street

0.3 mi · 38 sec · South 10th Street
7

At end of road, turn right onto East Maple Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Maple Street
8

At end of road, turn left onto AR 309

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Elm Street
9

Continue on AR 109

13 mi · 19 min · AR 109
10

Turn right onto AR 10

6.6 mi · 10 min · West Priddy Street
11

Arrive at destination

AR 10

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18 mi from Scranton, AR · 33m into the drive

city in Arkansas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Paris, AR

18 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

Branch, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Paris, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18 miles from Scranton, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Booneville, AR

The final approach into Booneville, AR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.45 one way

$10.90 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $5.98 $11.97
premium $4.56 $6.48 $12.96
diesel $5.61 $7.97 $15.94

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.8 0 $3.79 $1.73
Efficient EV 9 0 $3.16 $1.44
EV Truck/SUV 14.4 0 $5.05 $2.31

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Scranton, AR

Night in Scranton on Thursday

Local time

10:48 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Booneville, AR

Night in Booneville on Thursday

Local time

10:48 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

77°F

Paris, AR

18 mi in

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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 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 Scranton, AR to Booneville, AR covers 36.1 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are AR 109, Main Street, West Priddy Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18 miles from Scranton, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.45 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.
The drive from Scranton, AR to Booneville, AR is easy. At 1h with 37% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AR 109 / 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (AR 197 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.4 miles (South 10th Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Scranton, AR to Booneville, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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