How far is Alpena, AR from Bellville, AR?

The driving distance from Alpena, AR to Bellville, AR is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.07 mi
00h 46m
Flight
17.61 mi
28.34 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.61 mi
Kilometers
28.34 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.07 mi
Kilometers
43.56 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellville
Thu, Apr 23, 11:01 AM CDT
Return by in Alpena
Thu, Apr 23, 11:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alpena
2026-04-23T10:14
Arrive Bellville
Thu, Apr 23, 11:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alpena
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Omaha
AR

Town in Arkansas, USA

From Alpena
13.5 mi
00h 23m
To Bellville
13.5 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alpena and Bellville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alpena and Bellville.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight left

    774 ft · 21 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Tower Road

    85 m · 6 sec · Tower Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Old Hwy 65 North

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Old Hwy 65 North

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    2006 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Highway 14

    5.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 14

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Old Lowery Road North

    2 mi · 8 min · Old Lowery Road North

  9. 9

    Continue on Minnow Drive West

    1 mi · 4 min · Minnow Drive West

  10. 10

    Turn right

    21 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alpena and Bellville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
6.16 mi · 23%
State Highway 14
5.75 mi · 21%
Old Hwy 65 North
3.84 mi · 14%
Old Lowery Road North
2 mi · 7%
Minnow Drive West
1 mi · 4%
Tower Road
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

8.24 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
17.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Omaha
00h 23m from Alpena
Leave By
4:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alpena and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bellville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alpena to Bellville?

The road trip is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km) and usually takes 00h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Omaha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Alpena and 13.5 miles from Bellville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.64 one way or $7.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Alpena and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bellville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alpena and Bellville. Straight-line distance: 17.61 mi (28.34 km).

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#1 Alpena

Town in Arkansas, USA

Population396
Coordinates36.2947900, -93.2921300
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bellville

Bellville is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.4672900, -93.0590700
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: Alpena (-93.29213, 36.29479)
End: Bellville (-93.05907, 36.46729)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.96 gal
3.62 L · about $3.64
Round trip
$7.27
1.92 gal · 7.24 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.64 $7.27
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.09 $8.18
Premium $4.63 $4.44 $8.88
Diesel $5.42 $5.20 $10.40

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arkansas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Alpena and Bellville. The current time is 10:14:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.