How far is Cravens, AR from Altus, AR?
The driving distance from Cravens, AR to Altus, AR is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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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City in Franklin County, Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cravens and Altus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cravens and Altus.
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Start on Wire Road
3.3 mi · 8 min · Wire Road
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Turn right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the ramp left
1643 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 219: Ozark
2981 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
40 m · 3 sec
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Turn slight right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto West Commercial Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Commercial Street
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Continue on West Park Street
3.9 mi · 6 min · West Park Street
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Turn right onto Franklin
64 m · 9 sec · Franklin
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Franklin
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cravens and Altus.
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.
West Park Street
Continue on West Park Street
3.9 mi · 00h 06m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cravens and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Altus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cravens to Altus?
The road trip is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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 7.5 miles from Cravens and 6.9 miles from Altus.
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 3.3 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 7:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.93 one way or $3.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cravens and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Altus.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cravens and Altus. Straight-line distance: 11.2 mi (18.02 km).
#1 Cravens
Township in Franklin County, Arkansas
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.5484200, -93.9168700 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Altus
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 729 |
| Coordinates | 35.4462000, -93.7624200 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklin (-93.762294, 35.446199)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.93 | $3.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.17 | $4.34 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
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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