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Trip from Wiley Crossing, AR to Waldenburg, AR

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

28m

Distance

19.2 mi

31 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 26m ★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m

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

Downtown Wiley Crossing, AR, AR

Wiley Crossing, AR

Deann DaSilva

Trip Overview

Wiley Crossing to Waldenburg is 19.2 miles and takes about 28 minutes via State Highway 14, North Illinois Avenue, and West Jackson Street, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Arkansas, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect a straightforward drive with minimal time commitment, making it an easy addition to a longer travel day or a quick local errand. It's a practical choice for those needing to cover this specific stretch without a significant time investment.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Highway 14 11 mi 16m
North Illinois Avenue 7.4 mi 11m
West Jackson Street 0.6 mi <1m
Main Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: State Highway 14 — 11 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wiley Crossing, AR and Waldenburg, AR.

1

Start on AR 1

7.4 mi · 11 min · North Illinois Avenue
2

Turn left onto AR 14

0.6 mi · 50 sec · West Jackson Street
3

Continue on AR 14

11 mi · 16 min · State Highway 14
4

Continue on AR 14

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Main Street
5

Arrive at destination

AR 14

Heads-up: tricky spots

1 of 1

1 decision points cluster around mile 7.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
7.4 mi into trip | ~11m in | AR 14 / West Jackson Street

Turn left onto AR 14 / West Jackson Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.90 one way

$5.80 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $3.18 $6.37
premium $4.56 $3.45 $6.89
diesel $5.61 $4.24 $8.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 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 5.8 0 $2.02 $0.92
Efficient EV 4.8 0 $1.68 $0.77
EV Truck/SUV 7.7 0 $2.69 $1.23

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Wiley Crossing, AR

Afternoon in Wiley Crossing on Saturday

Local time

1:40 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Waldenburg, AR

Afternoon in Waldenburg on Saturday

Local time

1:40 PM

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

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

28m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is a mixed bag, with 58% of the route on highways. You'll spend the longest stretch, about 11 miles, on State Highway 14. After that, you'll transition to surface roads like North Illinois Avenue and West Jackson Street. Given the relatively short distance and mixed road types, anticipate some urban merging and then more straightforward cruising as you approach Waldenburg.

58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11 mi on State Highway 14.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

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 around 7.4 miles in near AR 14 / West Jackson Street.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Wiley Crossing, AR to Waldenburg, AR is easy. At 28m with 58% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 7.4 miles (AR 14 / West Jackson Street): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 19.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (58%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 11 miles on State Highway 14. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 7.4 miles (AR 14 / West Jackson Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Waldenburg, AR before heading back.

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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