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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.69 mi
00h 36m
Flight
16.9 mi
27.2 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.9 mi
Kilometers
27.2 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.69 mi
Kilometers
44.57 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Branch
Thu, Apr 23, 6:27 AM CDT
Return by in Cravens
Thu, Apr 23, 7:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cravens
2026-04-23T05:51
Arrive Branch
Thu, Apr 23, 6:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cravens
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Denning
AR

City in Franklin County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Cravens
13.9 mi
00h 18m
To Branch
13.9 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
80°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 Cravens and Branch.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cravens and Branch.

  1. 1

    Start on Wire Road

    3.3 mi · 8 min · Wire Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    5.1 mi · 9 min

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Commercial Street

    1 km · 1 min · West Commercial Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South 7th Street

    759 ft · 18 sec · South 7th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Ozark Bridge

    13.3 mi · 19 min · Ozark Bridge

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Walnut Street

    5.2 mi · 8 min · West Walnut Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cravens and Branch.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ozark Bridge
13.3 mi · 48%
West Walnut Street
5.19 mi · 19%
Wire Road
3.27 mi · 12%
West Commercial Street
0.65 mi · 2%
South 7th Street
0.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
16.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Denning
00h 18m from Cravens
Leave By
7:18 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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).

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#1 Cravens

Township in Franklin County, Arkansas

Population0
Coordinates35.5484200, -93.9168700
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
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#2 Branch

City in Arkansas, USA

Population345
Coordinates35.3056500, -93.9535400
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: Wire Road (-93.91679, 35.548262)
End: AR 22 (-93.953547, 35.305434)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.98 gal
3.7 L · about $3.71
Round trip
$7.42
1.96 gal · 7.4 L
Estimated CO2
8.7 kg one way
Round trip: 17.4 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Arkansas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cravens and Branch. The current time is 05:51:01.

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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.