How far is Black Springs, AR from Gaston, AR?
The driving distance from Black Springs, AR to Gaston, AR is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Town in Arkansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Black Springs and Gaston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Black Springs and Gaston.
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Start on the route
47 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Gaston Drive
1 mi · 4 min · Gaston Drive
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Continue on Gaston Road
1.8 mi · 7 min · Gaston Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Gaston Road
3.4 mi · 13 min · Gaston Road
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Continue on National Forest Development Road 92
1.3 mi · 5 min · National Forest Development Road 92
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · National Forest Development Road 92
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Black Springs and Gaston.
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.
Gaston Road
Keep slight right to continue on Gaston Road
3.44 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Black Springs and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gaston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Black Springs to Gaston?
The road trip is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Norman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.8 miles from Black Springs and 3.8 miles from Gaston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.02 one way or $2.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Black Springs and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gaston.
Stop Ideas Near Norman
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 Norman.
Arkadelphia station
Malvern station
Hope
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Black Springs and Gaston. Straight-line distance: 6.47 mi (10.42 km).
#1 Black Springs
Township in Montgomery County, Arkansas
| Population | 94 |
| Coordinates | 34.4612100, -93.7126900 |
| Altitude | 236 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gaston
Gaston is a place in Arkansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.5467700, -93.7590800 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gaston (-93.75908, 34.54677)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $1.02 | $2.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $1.15 | $2.30 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $1.25 | $2.50 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $1.46 | $2.92 |
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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