Origin
Taylor, AR
Morning in Taylor on Saturday
Local time
7:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Taylor, AR to Johnston, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
24.8 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Taylor, AR
Vika Glitter
Johnston, AR
Md Jawadur Rahman
Trip Overview
This short, 24.8-mile drive from Taylor to Johnston in Arkansas's Southeast region is easily manageable within a single day, taking approximately 40 minutes. The route primarily follows North Hays Avenue and US 82, with a modest 12% share of highway driving. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, this trip is very budget-friendly. Given its brevity and lack of designated stops, it's ideal for a quick excursion or an easy addition to a larger travel plan. You'll find this journey to be a straightforward local drive, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 24.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (12%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 24.8-mile journey. While only 12% of the route is on highways, the majority of your time will be spent navigating local roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 19.4 miles on North Hays Avenue. This means you'll be adjusting your speed and direction frequently, making it a more engaging drive than a simple interstate cruise. The road character will likely feel like a typical rural or small-town traverse through Arkansas.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Hays Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 19.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 371 / North Hays Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Taylor, AR to Johnston, AR is easy. At 40m with 12% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 371 / North Hays Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 19.4 miles (East Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 19.5 miles (East Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 371 / North Hays Avenue
Turn left onto US 371 / North Hays Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
19.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
East Main Street
Enter roundabout onto East Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
19.5 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
East Main Street
Right onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
23 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Columbia Road 525
Turn left onto Columbia Road 525
Navigation decision point
4
23.9 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Columbia Rd 36
Turn right onto Columbia Rd 36
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Hays Avenue | 19.4 mi | 28m |
| US 82 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Columbia Road 525 | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| Columbia Rd 36 | 0.8 mi | 3m |
| East Pine Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Hays Avenue
— 19.4 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylor, AR and Johnston, AR.
1
Start on US 371; AR 160
85 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Pine Street
2
Turn left onto US 371
19 mi
·
28 min
·
North Hays Avenue
3
Enter roundabout onto East Main Street
443 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Main Street
4
Continue on East Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
5
Continue on US 82
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 82
6
Turn left onto Columbia Road 525
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Columbia Road 525
7
Turn right onto Columbia Rd 36
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Columbia Rd 36
8
Arrive at destination
Columbia Rd 36
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.75 one way
$7.49 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.11 | $8.22 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.45 | $8.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.48 | $10.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.59 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Johnston, AR
Morning in Johnston on Saturday
Local time
7:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°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
27 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
40m 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 Taylor, AR to Johnston, AR covers 24.8 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Hays Avenue, US 82, East Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.4 miles from Taylor, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.75 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 Taylor, AR to Johnston, AR is easy. At 40m with 12% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 371 / North Hays Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 19.4 miles (East Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 19.5 miles (East Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Taylor, AR to Johnston, 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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