How far is Caraway, AR from Lester, AR?
The driving distance from Caraway, AR to Lester, AR is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.8 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Caraway and Lester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Caraway and Lester.
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Start on East State Street
5.7 mi · 10 min · East State Street
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto West Rogers
601 ft · 16 sec · West Rogers
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Turn left onto Highway 18
5.9 mi · 8 min · Highway 18
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Turn right
4.1 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Craighead 926 Road
13 m · 2 sec · Craighead 926 Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Craighead 926 Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Caraway and Lester.
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.
Highway 18
Turn left onto Highway 18
5.91 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Caraway and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Caraway to Lester?
The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.1 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?
Black Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9 miles from Caraway and 9 miles from Lester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 $2.42 one way or $4.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Caraway and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lester.
Stop Ideas Near Black Oak
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 Black Oak.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Caraway and Lester. Straight-line distance: 11.06 mi (17.8 km).
#1 Caraway
City in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States of America
| Population | 1,288 |
| Coordinates | 35.7581300, -90.3223200 |
| Altitude | 69 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lester
Lester is a place in Arkansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.8778500, -90.4534400 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lester (-90.45344, 35.87785)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.42 | $4.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.73 | $5.45 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $3.47 | $6.93 |
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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