How far is Cravens, AR from Branch, AR?
The driving distance from Cravens, AR to Branch, AR is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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 of America
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 Branch.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cravens and Branch.
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Start on Wire Road
3.3 mi · 8 min · Wire Road
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Turn right
5.1 mi · 9 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Commercial Street
1 km · 1 min · West Commercial Street
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Turn right onto South 7th Street
759 ft · 18 sec · South 7th Street
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Continue on Ozark Bridge
13.3 mi · 19 min · Ozark Bridge
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Turn right onto West Walnut Street
5.2 mi · 8 min · West Walnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cravens and Branch.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Ozark Bridge
Continue on Ozark Bridge
13.3 mi · 00h 19m
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 Branch.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cravens to Branch?
The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Denning is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Cravens and 13.9 miles from Branch.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.71 one way or $7.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 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 Branch.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cravens and Branch. Straight-line distance: 16.9 mi (27.2 km).
#1 Cravens
Township in Franklin County, Arkansas
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.5484200, -93.9168700 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Branch
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 345 |
| Coordinates | 35.3056500, -93.9535400 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
End: AR 22 (-93.953547, 35.305434)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.53 | $9.07 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $5.31 | $10.61 |
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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