How far is Evening Shade, AR from Washington, AR?

The driving distance from Evening Shade, AR to Washington, AR is about 17 miles (27.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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
17.03 mi
00h 24m
Flight
14.43 mi
23.22 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.43 mi
Kilometers
23.22 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.03 mi
Kilometers
27.41 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Washington
Sun, Apr 26, 7:03 AM CDT
Return by in Evening Shade
Sun, Apr 26, 7:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evening Shade
2026-04-26T06:38
Arrive Washington
Sun, Apr 26, 7:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Evening Shade
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
Hope
AR

City in Arkansas, United States

From Evening Shade
8.5 mi
00h 12m
To Washington
8.5 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Evening Shade and Washington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Evening Shade and Washington.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    5.6 mi · 8 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    1478 ft · 29 sec · West 3rd Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Hervey Street

    9.6 mi · 14 min · South Hervey Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Carrol Street

    29 m · 4 sec · Carrol Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Carrol Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Evening Shade and Washington.

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
7 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Hervey Street
9.63 mi · 57%
South Main Street
1.46 mi · 9%
West 3rd Street
0.28 mi · 2%
Carrol Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

South Hervey Street

Turn right onto South Hervey Street

9.63 mi · 00h 14m

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 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
14.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hope
00h 12m from Evening Shade
Leave By
7:40 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Evening Shade and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Washington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Evening Shade to Washington?

The road trip is about 17 miles (27.4 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Evening Shade and 8.5 miles from Washington.

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

The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.27 one way or $4.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Evening Shade and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Washington.

Stop Ideas Near Hope

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hope, 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 Hope.

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Hope

100 East Division Street
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Texarkana

50 mi away
100 East Front Street
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

70 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Malvern station

106 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evening Shade and Washington. Straight-line distance: 14.43 mi (23.22 km).

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#1 Evening Shade

Human settlement in Sharp County, Arkansas, United States of America

Population442
Coordinates33.5734500, -93.6126800
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Washington

#2 Washington

City in Hempstead County, Arkansas, United States

Population165
Coordinates33.7740100, -93.6826800
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Start: AR 355 (-93.612786, 33.573339)
End: Carrol Street (-93.682768, 33.774112)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.28 L · about $2.27
Round trip
$4.54
1.2 gal · 4.56 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.27 $4.54
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.56 $5.11
Premium $4.63 $2.78 $5.55
Diesel $5.42 $3.25 $6.50

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Evening Shade and Washington. The current time is 06:38:20.

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.