How far is Cross Roads, AR from Donaldson, AR?
The driving distance from Cross Roads, AR to Donaldson, AR is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Clark County, Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cross Roads and Donaldson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cross Roads and Donaldson.
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Start on Sugar Loaf Valley Road
2.9 mi · 11 min · Sugar Loaf Valley Road
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Continue on Deer Park Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Deer Park Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 84
13.9 mi · 25 min · State Highway 84
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
11.7 mi · 13 min · Central Avenue
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Take the exit left
1383 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 283: Friendship
1514 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Caney Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Caney Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Malvern Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Malvern Road
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Continue on US Highway 67
3.8 mi · 6 min · US Highway 67
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Turn right onto Bryant Drive
1077 ft · 22 sec · Bryant Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bryant Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cross Roads and Donaldson.
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.
State Highway 84
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 84
13.9 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Cross Roads and Sunny near Donaldson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cross Roads to Donaldson?
The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km) and usually takes 01h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Caddo Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Cross Roads and 16.2 miles from Donaldson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.05 one way or $10.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cross Roads and Sunny near Donaldson.
Stop Ideas Near Caddo Valley
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 Caddo Valley.
Arkadelphia station
Malvern station
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Little Rock Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cross Roads and Donaldson. Straight-line distance: 28.84 mi (46.41 km).
#1 Cross Roads
Cross Roads is a place in Arkansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.3778700, -93.3990700 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Donaldson
Human settlement in Hot Spring County, Arkansas, United States of America
| Population | 300 |
| Coordinates | 34.2367600, -92.9235000 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bryant Drive (-92.923427, 34.23684)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $3.95 | $5.05 | $10.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.44 | $5.68 | $11.37 |
| Premium | $4.83 | $6.18 | $12.35 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $7.58 | $15.15 |
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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