Origin
Ward, AR
Late night in Ward on Saturday
Local time
1:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ward, AR to McCreanor, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
28.9 mi
46 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 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ward, AR
Wolrider YURTSEVEN
McCreanor, AR
Ila Bappa Ibrahim
Trip Overview
This straightforward 28.9-mile drive from Ward to McCreanor, Arkansas, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 47 minutes. Primarily following State Highway 31 and Front Street Southeast, the route is largely highway-focused, making it an efficient journey within the Southeast region of Arkansas. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, this trip is very budget-friendly. You won't need to worry about overnight stays; this is a quick hop between two points in the same state. The overall feel is practical and direct, ideal for getting from point A to point B without significant detours.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 28.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience on this route, with 68% of your travel occurring on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.5 miles along State Highway 31, offering a consistent pace. While much of the drive utilizes main state highways, you'll also navigate sections of Front Street Southeast and AR 38. The road character is generally consistent, prioritizing efficiency over winding scenic byways. This is a drive where you can settle in and cover ground steadily.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 31 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 31 and Front Street Southeast. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near AR 319 / Peyton Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Ward, AR to McCreanor, AR is easy. At 47m with 68% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (AR 319 / Peyton Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (AR 38): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 8.6 miles (AR 31 / State Highway 31): 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
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AR 319 / Peyton Street
Turn left onto AR 319 / Peyton Street
Navigation decision point
5
3.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
AR 38
Turn sharp left onto AR 38
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
3
8.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
AR 31 / State Highway 31
Turn right onto AR 31 / State Highway 31
Navigation decision point
3
21.1 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
AR 31
Turn left onto AR 31
Navigation decision point
4
22.9 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
US 70 / Front Street Southeast
Turn left onto US 70 / Front Street Southeast
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 31 | 12.5 mi | 22m |
| Front Street Southeast | 6 mi | 8m |
| AR 38 | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Peyton Street | 3 mi | 4m |
| AR 31 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| 2nd Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| US 70 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
State Highway 31
— 12.5 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ward, AR and McCreanor, AR.
1
Start on AR 367
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
2nd Street
2
Turn left onto AR 319
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Peyton Street
3
Turn sharp left onto AR 38
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
AR 38
4
Turn right onto AR 31
12 mi
·
22 min
·
State Highway 31
5
Turn left onto AR 31
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
AR 31
6
Turn left onto US 70
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Front Street Southeast
7
Arrive at destination
US 70
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.36 one way
$8.73 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.19 | $10.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.03 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
McCreanor, AR
Late night in McCreanor on Saturday
Local time
1:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
47m 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 Ward, AR to McCreanor, AR covers 28.9 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 31, Front Street Southeast, AR 38. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.4 miles from Ward, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.36 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 Ward, AR to McCreanor, AR is easy. At 47m with 68% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (AR 319 / Peyton Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (AR 38): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 8.6 miles (AR 31 / State Highway 31): Navigation decision point.
The route from Ward, AR to McCreanor, 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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