How far is Alpine, AR from Gum Springs, AR?

The driving distance from Alpine, AR to Gum Springs, AR is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.3 mi
00h 39m
Flight
19.87 mi
31.97 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.87 mi
Kilometers
31.97 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.3 mi
Kilometers
40.71 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gum Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 1:36 PM CDT
Return by in Alpine
Fri, Apr 17, 2:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alpine
2026-04-17T12:57
Arrive Gum Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 1:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Alpine
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Caddo Valley
AR

Town in Clark County, Arkansas, United States

From Alpine
12.6 mi
00h 19m
To Gum Springs
12.7 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
86°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alpine and Gum Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alpine and Gum Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19.2 mi · 34 min

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    1873 ft · 46 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 26 East: Gum Springs

    1466 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Deceiper Street

    2635 ft · 46 sec · Deceiper Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Gum Street

    1474 ft · 1 min · Gum Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gum Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alpine and Gum Springs.

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
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Deceiper Street
0.5 mi · 2%
Gum Street
0.28 mi · 1%
AR 26 East
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Start on the route

19.2 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
19.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caddo Valley
00h 19m from Alpine
Leave By
7:10 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Alpine and Mostly Sunny near Gum Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alpine to Gum Springs?

The road trip is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Caddo Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Alpine and 12.7 miles from Gum Springs.

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

The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.37 one way or $6.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Alpine and Mostly Sunny near Gum Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Caddo Valley

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Caddo Valley, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Caddo Valley.

RAIL

Arkadelphia station

8 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Malvern station

31 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Hope

75 mi away
100 East Division Street
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

96 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alpine and Gum Springs. Straight-line distance: 19.87 mi (31.97 km).

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#1 Alpine

Alpine is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.2289900, -93.3790700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
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#2 Gum Springs

Human settlement in Clark County, Arkansas, United States of America

Population110
Coordinates34.0673200, -93.0918400
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: AR 8 (-93.379042, 34.229022)
End: Gum Street (-93.09184, 34.067283)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.89 gal
3.38 L · about $3.37
Round trip
$6.74
1.78 gal · 6.76 L
Estimated CO2
7.9 kg one way
Round trip: 15.8 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.37 $6.74
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.79 $7.58
Premium $4.63 $4.12 $8.23
Diesel $5.42 $4.82 $9.64

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Alpine and Gum Springs. The current time is 12:57:04.

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.