How far is Thornton, AR from Watson, AR?
The driving distance from Thornton, AR to Watson, AR is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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.
City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly 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 Thornton and Watson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thornton and Watson.
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Start on North Cane Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Cane Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 167: Hampton
34 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Harvey Brown Road
2.5 mi · 10 min · Harvey Brown Road
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Turn left onto County Road 92
1601 ft · 1 min · County Road 92
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Turn right onto County Road 158
1.5 mi · 6 min · County Road 158
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Turn right onto County Road 61
2357 ft · 2 min · County Road 61
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Turn left onto County Road 80
2.3 mi · 9 min · County Road 80
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 80
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Thornton and Watson.
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.
US 167
Merge slight left
4.79 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Thornton and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Watson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Thornton to Watson?
The road trip is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Tinsman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.7 miles from Thornton and 6.7 miles from Watson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.78 one way or $3.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Thornton and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Watson.
Stop Ideas Near Tinsman
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 Tinsman.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thornton and Watson. Straight-line distance: 11.34 mi (18.25 km).
#1 Thornton
City in Calhoun County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 375 |
| Coordinates | 33.7790000, -92.4918200 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Watson
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 176 |
| Coordinates | 33.6473300, -92.3740400 |
| Altitude | 65 |
| Country | United States |
End: Watson (-92.37404, 33.64733)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.78 | $3.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.17 | $4.35 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.55 | $5.09 |
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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