How far is Alma, MI from El Dorado, AR?
The driving distance from Alma, MI to El Dorado, AR is about 1001.8 miles (1612.3 km), with a travel time of about 18h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 825.1 miles (1327.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 36h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 18h 13m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alma and El Dorado.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alma and El Dorado.
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Start on East Superior Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Superior Street
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Continue on West Lincoln Road
1 mi · 2 min · West Lincoln Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 127 SOUTH: Lansing
41.1 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69, to I 96: Grand Rapids, Flint
1971 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 West, to I 96 West: Grand Rapids
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
14.4 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Charlotte, Fort Wayne
34.4 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Chicago, Detroit
839 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago
152.8 mi · 2 hr 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North: Calumet Avenue, Hammond, Munster
1047 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Calumet Avenue South
1187 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
1805 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
2724 ft · 42 sec · Borman Expressway
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Continue on Kingery Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Kingery Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 394 South, I 94 West: Danville, Chicago
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West, I 294 North
1703 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi · 7 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Iowa
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 57 South: Memphis
1640 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight right
187.1 mi · 3 hr 22 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
65.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
113.9 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Memphis
1591 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
130.8 mi · 2 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West: Little Rock
2829 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
117.5 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40, AR 440: Jacksonville, Texarkana
1096 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 440 West: Texarkana
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto East Belt Freeway
9.2 mi · 11 min · East Belt Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 530 South, US 65 South, US 167 South: Pine Bluff
2395 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
9.7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 167 South: Sheridan, Fordyce, El Dorado
56 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Turn right
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 167: El Dorado
42.5 mi · 52 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North West Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · North West Avenue
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Turn right onto West Hillsboro Street
83 m · 7 sec · West Hillsboro Street
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Turn right onto Barton Street
21 m · 3 sec · Barton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Barton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alma and El Dorado.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 57 South
Merge slight right
187 mi · 03h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely leaving Alma and Sunny near El Dorado.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alma to El Dorado?
The road trip is about 1001.8 miles (1612.3 km) and usually takes 18h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dix is a useful midpoint, sitting about 500.2 miles from Alma and 501.6 miles from El Dorado.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 825.1 miles (1327.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 176.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $162.40 one way or $324.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 314.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Alma and El Dorado, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely around Alma and Sunny near El Dorado.
Stop Ideas Near Dix
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dix.
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Centralia station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alma and El Dorado. Straight-line distance: 825.14 mi (1327.93 km).
#1 Alma
City in Michigan, USA
| Population | 8,807 |
| Coordinates | 43.3789200, -84.6597300 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
#2 El Dorado
City in and county seat of Union County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 17,402 |
| Coordinates | 33.2076300, -92.6662700 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
End: El Dorado (-92.66627, 33.20763)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1612 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 33h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 25h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 20h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 16h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 14h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 12h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.59 | $162.40 | $324.80 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $185.45 | $370.89 |
| Premium | $5.85 | $206.62 | $413.24 |
| Diesel | $6.48 | $229.07 | $458.14 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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