How far is Emerson, AR from Johnston, AR?
The driving distance from Emerson, AR to Johnston, AR is about 16.2 miles (26 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Columbia County, Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Emerson and Johnston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Emerson and Johnston.
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Start on West Main Street
85 m · 13 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Elm Street
12.2 mi · 18 min · North Elm Street
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Turn right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Columbia Road 525
1.4 km · 3 min · Columbia Road 525
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Turn right onto Columbia Rd 36
1.3 km · 3 min · Columbia Rd 36
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Rd 36
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Emerson and Johnston.
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.
North Elm Street
Turn left onto North Elm Street
12.2 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Emerson and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Johnston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Emerson to Johnston?
The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Magnolia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Emerson and 8.1 miles from Johnston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.16 one way or $4.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Emerson and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Johnston.
Stop Ideas Near Magnolia
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 Magnolia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Emerson and Johnston. Straight-line distance: 11.73 mi (18.87 km).
#1 Emerson
Location in Arkansas
| Population | 338 |
| Coordinates | 33.0976300, -93.1929400 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Johnston
Johnston is a place in Arkansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.2659600, -93.1671100 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
End: Johnston (-93.16711, 33.26596)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.16 | $4.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.43 | $4.86 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.64 | $5.27 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $3.09 | $6.17 |
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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