How far is Gaston, AR from Mount Ida, AR?
The driving distance from Gaston, AR to Mount Ida, AR is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Montgomery County, Arkansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gaston and Mount Ida.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gaston and Mount Ida.
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Start on National Forest Development Road 92
2757 ft · 2 min · National Forest Development Road 92
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Continue on Gaston Road
1.3 mi · 5 min · Gaston Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southfork Road
7.3 mi · 18 min · Southfork Road
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Turn right
2115 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Elder Lane
892 ft · 39 sec · Elder Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elder Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gaston and Mount Ida.
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.
Southfork Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto Southfork Road
7.27 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 Gaston and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Ida.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gaston to Mount Ida?
The road trip is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Oden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Gaston and 4.8 miles from Mount Ida.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.1 miles (11.5 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 7:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.29 one way or $2.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gaston and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Ida.
Stop Ideas Near Oden
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 Oden.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gaston and Mount Ida. Straight-line distance: 7.15 mi (11.5 km).
#1 Gaston
Gaston is a place in Arkansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.5467700, -93.7590800 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Ida
City in Montgomery County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 1,005 |
| Coordinates | 34.5567600, -93.6340800 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elder Lane (-93.634403, 34.556766)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.29 | $2.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $1.45 | $2.90 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $1.57 | $3.15 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $1.84 | $3.68 |
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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