How far is Gurdon, AR from Alpine, AR?

The driving distance from Gurdon, AR to Alpine, AR is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.51 mi
00h 50m
Flight
24.87 mi
40.03 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.87 mi
Kilometers
40.03 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.51 mi
Kilometers
45.89 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alpine
Fri, Apr 17, 3:20 PM CDT
Return by in Gurdon
Fri, Apr 17, 4:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gurdon
2026-04-17T14:30
Arrive Alpine
Fri, Apr 17, 3:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gurdon
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Okolona
AR

Town in Clark County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Gurdon
14.3 mi
00h 25m
To Alpine
14.2 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
85°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gurdon and Alpine.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gurdon and Alpine.

  1. 1

    Start on North Elm Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · North Elm Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    10.7 mi · 19 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.3 km · 2 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    9.9 mi · 17 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    6.2 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gurdon and Alpine.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
6 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Elm Street
11.6 mi · 41%
Longest Stretch

North Elm Street

Continue straight

10.7 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
24.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Okolona
00h 25m from Gurdon
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Gurdon and Mostly Sunny near Alpine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gurdon to Alpine?

The road trip is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km) and usually takes 00h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Okolona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.3 miles from Gurdon and 14.2 miles from Alpine.

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

The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.82 one way or $7.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gurdon and Mostly Sunny near Alpine.

Stop Ideas Near Okolona

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

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

RAIL

Arkadelphia station

29 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Hope

43 mi away
100 East Division Street
RAIL

Malvern station

63 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Texarkana

91 mi away
100 East Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gurdon and Alpine. Straight-line distance: 24.87 mi (40.03 km).

Gurdon

#1 Gurdon

City in Clark County, Arkansas, United States

Population2,066
Coordinates33.9209400, -93.1540600
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
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#2 Alpine

Alpine is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.2289900, -93.3790700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Gurdon (-93.15406, 33.92094)
End: Alpine (-93.37907, 34.22899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.81 L · about $3.82
Round trip
$7.65
2.02 gal · 7.62 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.82 $7.65
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.30 $8.60
Premium $4.63 $4.67 $9.34
Diesel $5.42 $5.47 $10.94

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Gurdon and Alpine. The current time is 14:30:45.

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.