How far is Ward, AR from McCreanor, AR?
The driving distance from Ward, AR to McCreanor, AR is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and county seat of Lonoke County, Arkansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ward and McCreanor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ward and McCreanor.
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Start on 2nd Street
2089 ft · 47 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Peyton Street
3 mi · 5 min · Peyton Street
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Turn sharp left
5.2 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 31
12.5 mi · 22 min · State Highway 31
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Turn left
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Front Street Southeast
6 mi · 9 min · Front Street Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ward and McCreanor.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
State Highway 31
Turn right onto State Highway 31
12.5 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Ward and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near McCreanor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ward to McCreanor?
The road trip is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Lonoke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Ward and 14.4 miles from McCreanor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.86 one way or $7.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Ward and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near McCreanor.
Stop Ideas Near Lonoke
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 Lonoke.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ward and McCreanor. Straight-line distance: 19.19 mi (30.89 km).
#1 Ward
Township in Lonoke County, Arkansas
| Population | 5,486 |
| Coordinates | 35.0303600, -91.9504200 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
#2 McCreanor
McCreanor is a place in Arkansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.7834200, -91.7951400 |
| Altitude | 69 |
| Country | United States |
End: McCreanor (-91.79514, 34.78342)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.34 | $8.69 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.72 | $9.44 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $5.52 | $11.05 |
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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