How far is Dalton, AR from O'Kean, AR?

The driving distance from Dalton, AR to O'Kean, AR is about 32.3 miles (52 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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
32.34 mi
00h 44m
Flight
25.2 mi
40.56 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.2 mi
Kilometers
40.56 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.34 mi
Kilometers
52.04 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in O'Kean
Thu, Apr 23, 9:22 AM CDT
Return by in Dalton
Thu, Apr 23, 10:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dalton
2026-04-23T08:38
Arrive O'Kean
Thu, Apr 23, 9:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM CDT

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

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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Pocahontas
AR

City in Arkansas

From Dalton
16.1 mi
00h 22m
To O'Kean
16.2 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dalton and O'Kean.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dalton and O'Kean.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 383

    2 m · 2 sec · County Road 383

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Township Road

    1271 ft · 60 sec · Township Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    6 mi · 15 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    10.3 mi · 18 min

  5. 5

    Continue on North Thomasville Street

    1051 ft · 22 sec · North Thomasville Street

  6. 6

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

    46 m · 3 sec · West Dalton Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Thomasville Street

    2557 ft · 49 sec · North Thomasville Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Broadway Street

    1108 ft · 21 sec · West Broadway Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    10.6 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    719 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Hazel Street

    49 m · 7 sec · Hazel Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hazel Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dalton and O'Kean.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Thomasville Street
0.68 mi · 2%
Township Road
0.24 mi · 1%
West Broadway Street
0.21 mi · 1%
Hazel Street
0.03 mi
West Dalton Street
0.03 mi
County Road 383
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

10.6 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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
25.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pocahontas
00h 22m from Dalton
Leave By
7:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dalton and Mostly Sunny near O'Kean.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dalton to O'Kean?

The road trip is about 32.3 miles (52 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Pocahontas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.1 miles from Dalton and 16.2 miles from O'Kean.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.32 one way or $8.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dalton and Mostly Sunny near O'Kean.

Stop Ideas Near Pocahontas

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pocahontas, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pocahontas.

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

22 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street
RAIL

Poplar Bluff

75 mi away
400 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dalton and O'Kean. Straight-line distance: 25.2 mi (40.56 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Dalton

Dalton is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.4211700, -91.1415200
Altitude114
CountryUnited States
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#2 O'Kean

Township in Randolph County, Arkansas

Population200
Coordinates36.1692300, -90.8142800
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 383 (-91.14153, 36.421186)
End: Hazel Street (-90.814619, 36.168951)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.32 L · about $4.32
Round trip
$8.63
2.28 gal · 8.64 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.32 $8.63
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.86 $9.71
Premium $4.63 $5.27 $10.55
Diesel $5.42 $6.17 $12.35

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 Dalton and O'Kean. The current time is 08:38:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.