How far is El Dorado, AR from Alma, MI?
The driving distance from El Dorado, AR to Alma, MI is about 986.7 miles (1587.9 km), with a travel time of about 18h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 825.1 miles (1327.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 36h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 18h 11m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City located near the center of Jefferson County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Dorado and Alma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Dorado and Alma.
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Start on Barton Street
21 m · 8 sec · Barton Street
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Turn left onto West Hillsboro Street
83 m · 12 sec · West Hillsboro Street
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Turn left onto South West Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · South West Avenue
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Turn right onto North Calion Road
1.4 km · 1 min · North Calion Road
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Continue on Calion Highway
10 mi · 12 min · Calion Highway
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Merge slight left onto Lee Street
35.7 mi · 43 min · Lee Street
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Turn left
36.2 mi · 44 min
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Continue on Sheridan Bypass
17.9 mi · 21 min · Sheridan Bypass
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Keep slight left to continue on I 530 North, US 65 North, US 167 North: Little Rock
10 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 440 East: Memphis, St Louis, Airport
2796 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto East Belt Freeway
9 mi · 10 min · East Belt Freeway
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Take the exit right toward I 40: Memphis, Fort Smith
1161 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Memphis
2525 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
117.2 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Blytheville, Saint Louis
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue on Blues Highway
130.5 mi · 2 hr 16 min · Blues Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 57 North, US 60 East: Chicago
2749 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
117.5 mi · 2 hr 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
67.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
181.3 mi · 3 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana
2657 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
87.5 mi · 1 hr 41 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 196 North, US 31 North: South Haven, Holland, Grand Rapids
45.3 mi · 49 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Gerald R Ford Freeway
32 mi · 35 min · Gerald R Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight left
1700 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight right
33.5 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 46
2891 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto West Edgar Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Edgar Road
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Continue on Howard City Edmore Road
21 mi · 29 min · Howard City Edmore Road
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Continue on Howard City-Edmore Road
960 ft · 20 sec · Howard City-Edmore Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Howard City Edmore Road Northeast
9.1 mi · 12 min · Howard City Edmore Road Northeast
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Continue on Northwest Monroe Road
2394 ft · 37 sec · Northwest Monroe Road
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Continue on West Monroe Road
8.5 mi · 12 min · West Monroe Road
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Turn right onto North Alger Road
1.2 km · 1 min · North Alger Road
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Continue on Wright Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Wright Avenue
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Turn left onto West Superior Street
1880 ft · 56 sec · West Superior Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Superior Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Dorado and Alma.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 57 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
181 mi · 03h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving El Dorado and Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely near Alma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Dorado to Alma?
The road trip is about 986.7 miles (1587.9 km) and usually takes 18h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mount Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 492.7 miles from El Dorado and 494 miles from Alma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 825.1 miles (1327.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 161.6 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $137.43 one way or $274.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 309.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between El Dorado and Alma, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around El Dorado and Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely near Alma.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Vernon
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 Mount Vernon.
Mt. Vernon, IL
Centralia station
Du Quoin
Marion, IL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Dorado and Alma. Straight-line distance: 825.14 mi (1327.93 km).
#1 El Dorado
City in and county seat of Union County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 17,402 |
| Coordinates | 33.2076300, -92.6662700 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alma
City in Michigan, USA
| Population | 8,807 |
| Coordinates | 43.3789200, -84.6597300 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alma (-84.65973, 43.37892)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1588 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 32h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 24h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 19h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 16h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 14h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 12h 18m |
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 | $137.43 | $274.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.44 | $154.64 | $309.27 |
| Premium | $4.83 | $168.01 | $336.01 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $206.06 | $412.13 |
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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