How far is Bellville, AR from Alpena, AR?

The driving distance from Bellville, AR to Alpena, AR is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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
26.64 mi
00h 41m
Flight
17.61 mi
28.34 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
26.64 mi
Kilometers
42.87 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alpena
Thu, Apr 23, 9:19 AM CDT
Return by in Bellville
Thu, Apr 23, 10:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellville
2026-04-23T08:38
Arrive Alpena
Thu, Apr 23, 9:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bellville
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
Omaha
AR

Town in Arkansas, USA

From Bellville
13.3 mi
00h 20m
To Alpena
13.4 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
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
Destination
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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Minnow Drive West

    1.5 km · 4 min · Minnow Drive West

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Minnow Drive West

    116 m · 17 sec · Minnow Drive West

  4. 4

    Continue on Old Lowery Road North

    3014 ft · 2 min · Old Lowery Road North

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Old Lowery Road North

    1.4 mi · 6 min · Old Lowery Road North

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto State Highway 14

    5.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 14

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1982 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Old Hwy 65 North

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Old Hwy 65 North

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Tower Road

    85 m · 6 sec · Tower Road

  10. 10

    Turn left

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    3160 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1123 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tower Road
6.14 mi · 23%
State Highway 14
5.75 mi · 22%
Old Hwy 65 North
3.85 mi · 14%
Old Lowery Road North
2 mi · 8%
Minnow Drive West
1 mi · 4%
Main Street
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

7.46 mi · 00h 09m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
17.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Omaha
00h 20m from Bellville
Leave By
7:08 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Omaha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.3 miles from Bellville and 13.4 miles from Alpena.

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 9.1 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 7:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.56 one way or $7.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

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

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#1 Bellville

Bellville is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.4672900, -93.0590700
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
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#2 Alpena

Town in Arkansas, USA

Population396
Coordinates36.2947900, -93.2921300
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
Start: (-93.059045, 36.467285)
End: Main Street (-93.292089, 36.294586)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.56 L · about $3.56
Round trip
$7.12
1.88 gal · 7.12 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.56 $7.12
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.00 $8.01
Premium $4.63 $4.35 $8.70
Diesel $5.42 $5.09 $10.18

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 Bellville and Alpena. The current time is 08:38:31.

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.