How far is Lester, AR from Caraway, AR?
The driving distance from Lester, AR to Caraway, AR is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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
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Town in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lester and Caraway.
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Start on Craighead 926 Road
13 m · 7 sec · Craighead 926 Road
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Turn left onto AR 135
4.1 mi · 7 min · AR 135
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Turn left onto 1st Street
5.9 mi · 8 min · 1st Street
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Turn right onto West Rogers
601 ft · 14 sec · West Rogers
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Turn right onto North Main Street
7.9 mi · 14 min · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lester and Caraway.
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 Main Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
7.91 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
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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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lester and Mostly Sunny near Caraway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lester to Caraway?
The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Black Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9 miles from Lester and 9.1 miles from Caraway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 $2.42 one way or $4.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lester and Mostly Sunny near Caraway.
Stop Ideas Near Black Oak
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 Black Oak.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lester and Caraway. Straight-line distance: 11.06 mi (17.8 km).
#1 Lester
Lester is a place in Arkansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.8778500, -90.4534400 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Caraway
City in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States of America
| Population | 1,288 |
| Coordinates | 35.7581300, -90.3223200 |
| Altitude | 69 |
| Country | United States |
End: East State Street (-90.32232, 35.758133)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.42 | $4.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.73 | $5.45 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $3.47 | $6.93 |
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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