How far is Promised Land, AR from Portland, AR?

The driving distance from Promised Land, AR to Portland, AR is about 19 miles (30.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.8 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.99 mi
00h 27m
Flight
13.51 mi
21.75 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.51 mi
Kilometers
21.75 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.99 mi
Kilometers
30.56 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portland
Thu, Apr 23, 12:06 PM CDT
Return by in Promised Land
Thu, Apr 23, 12:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Promised Land
2026-04-23T11:38
Arrive Portland
Thu, Apr 23, 12:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Promised Land
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mount Pleasant
AR

Town in Izard County, Arkansas

From Promised Land
9.4 mi
00h 13m
To Portland
9.5 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Promised Land and Portland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Promised Land and Portland.

  1. 1

    Start on Ashley Road 70

    1905 ft · 1 min · Ashley Road 70

  2. 2

    Continue on Ashley Road 70

    1.2 km · 3 min · Ashley Road 70

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 129

    1581 ft · 1 min · 129

  4. 4

    Continue on Ashley Road 129

    1.1 km · 3 min · Ashley Road 129

  5. 5

    Turn left onto County Road 68

    1.5 km · 4 min · County Road 68

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    8.7 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Mt Pleasant Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Mt Pleasant Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Mount Pleasant Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Mount Pleasant Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    555 ft · 24 sec · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Promised Land and Portland.

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 68
9.63 mi · 51%
Mount Pleasant Road
2.39 mi · 13%
Mt Pleasant Road
1.56 mi · 8%
Ashley Road 70
1.09 mi · 6%
Ashley Road 129
0.71 mi · 4%
129
0.3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

County Road 68

Merge slight right

8.71 mi · 00h 10m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
13.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Pleasant
00h 13m from Promised Land
Leave By
7:34 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Promised Land and Mostly Sunny near Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Promised Land to Portland?

The road trip is about 19 miles (30.6 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?

Mount Pleasant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Promised Land and 9.5 miles from Portland.

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

The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 $2.54 one way or $5.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Promised Land and Mostly Sunny near Portland.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Promised Land and Portland. Straight-line distance: 13.51 mi (21.75 km).

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#1 Promised Land

Promised Land is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.2826200, -91.7392900
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
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#2 Portland

City in Arkansas, USA

Population382
Coordinates33.2379000, -91.5115100
Altitude38
CountryUnited States
Start: 70 (-91.739345, 33.282633)
End: North Main Street (-91.511765, 33.237992)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.54 L · about $2.54
Round trip
$5.07
1.34 gal · 5.08 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.54 $5.07
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.85 $5.71
Premium $4.63 $3.10 $6.20
Diesel $5.42 $3.63 $7.26

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Promised Land and Portland. The current time is 11:38:27.

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.