Origin
Whelen Springs, AR
Late night in Whelen Springs on Friday
Local time
2:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Whelen Springs, AR to Alpine, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
35.3 mi
57 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alpine, AR
Timo Niedermann
Trip Overview
The drive from Whelen Springs, AR to Alpine, AR covers 35.3 miles and takes about 1h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on AR 53, AR 8, 53 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.6 miles on AR 53. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 35.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 2m highway drive covering 35.3 miles, with most of the trip on AR 53 and AR 8. The longest continuous stretch is about 20.6 miles on AR 53.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
AR 53 is the longest continuous segment at about 20.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AR 53 and AR 8. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Whelen Springs, AR to Alpine, AR is easy. At 1h 2m with 78% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (AR 53 / Fir): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (US 67; AR 53 / North Elm 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
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~0m in
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Main
Turn left onto Main
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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AR 53 / Fir
At end of road, turn right onto AR 53 / Fir
Navigation decision point
4
6.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 67; AR 53 / North Elm Street
Turn right onto US 67; AR 53 / North Elm Street
Navigation decision point
4
19.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
AR 53
Turn left onto AR 53
Navigation decision point
4
29 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
AR 8
At end of road, turn left onto AR 8
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AR 53 | 20.6 mi | 36m |
| AR 8 | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| 53 | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| South 6th Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North Elm Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| AR 51 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Fir | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
AR 53
— 20.6 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whelen Springs, AR and Alpine, AR.
1
Start on South Dogwood
59 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Dogwood
2
Turn left onto Main
415 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main
3
At end of road, turn right onto AR 53
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Fir
4
Continue on AR 53
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
AR 53
5
Continue on AR 53
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South 6th Street
6
Continue on AR 53
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Main Street
7
Turn right onto US 67; AR 53
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Elm Street
8
Continue on AR 53
11 mi
·
18 min
·
AR 53
9
Turn right onto AR 51
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
AR 51
10
Turn left onto AR 53
9.9 mi
·
17 min
·
AR 53
11
At end of road, turn left onto AR 8
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
AR 8
12
Arrive at destination
AR 8
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.6 mi from Whelen Springs, AR · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.6 miles from Whelen Springs, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Alpine, AR
The final approach into Alpine, 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
$5.33 one way
$10.66 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.34 | $12.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.79 | $15.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.69 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Alpine, AR
Late night in Alpine on Friday
Local time
2:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°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
4 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
1h 2m 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 Whelen Springs, AR to Alpine, AR covers 35.3 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are AR 53, AR 8, 53. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.6 miles from Whelen Springs, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.33 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 Whelen Springs, AR to Alpine, AR is easy. At 1h 2m with 78% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (AR 53 / Fir): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (US 67; AR 53 / North Elm Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Whelen Springs, AR to Alpine, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hot Springs National Park.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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