How far is Altus, AR from Cravens, AR?

The driving distance from Altus, AR to Cravens, AR is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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
15.24 mi
00h 25m
Flight
11.2 mi
18.02 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.2 mi
Kilometers
18.02 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.24 mi
Kilometers
24.53 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cravens
Thu, Apr 23, 10:55 AM CDT
Return by in Altus
Thu, Apr 23, 11:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altus
2026-04-23T10:29
Arrive Cravens
Thu, Apr 23, 10:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Altus
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
Ozark
AR

City in Franklin County, Arkansas, United States

From Altus
7.6 mi
00h 12m
To Cravens
7.6 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Altus and Cravens.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Altus and Cravens.

  1. 1

    Start on Franklin

    64 m · 12 sec · Franklin

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Park Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · West Park Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Commercial Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Commercial Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North 3rd Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    1810 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Ozark, Huntsville

    1523 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Wire Road

    3.3 mi · 8 min · Wire Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wire Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Altus and Cravens.

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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North 3rd Street
4.62 mi · 30%
West Park Street
3.9 mi · 26%
Wire Road
3.27 mi · 21%
East Commercial Street
1.18 mi · 8%
Ozark
0.29 mi · 2%
Franklin
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

West Park Street

Turn left onto West Park Street

3.9 mi · 00h 06m

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
11.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ozark
00h 12m from Altus
Leave By
7:38 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Altus and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cravens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Altus to Cravens?

The road trip is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Ozark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Altus and 7.6 miles from Cravens.

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

The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.04 one way or $4.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Altus and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cravens.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altus and Cravens. Straight-line distance: 11.2 mi (18.02 km).

Altus

#1 Altus

City in Arkansas, USA

Population729
Coordinates35.4462000, -93.7624200
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
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#2 Cravens

Township in Franklin County, Arkansas

Population0
Coordinates35.5484200, -93.9168700
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Start: Altus (-93.76242, 35.4462)
End: Cravens (-93.91687, 35.54842)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.54 gal
2.04 L · about $2.04
Round trip
$4.09
1.08 gal · 4.08 L
Estimated CO2
4.8 kg one way
Round trip: 9.6 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.04 $4.09
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.30 $4.60
Premium $4.63 $2.50 $5.00
Diesel $5.42 $2.92 $5.85

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 Altus and Cravens. The current time is 10:29:09.

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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.