Alma, AR Road Trips
Sitting in the Southeast, Alma, AR is a local road trip base with 8 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 62 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Alma, AR spread mainly north and east, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
161.6 mi
Benton, AR
Quickest Drive
20m
Fort Smith, AR
Plan Around Alma, AR
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Alma, AR is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Alma, AR
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Alma, AR
Driving from Alma, AR
On average, trips departing from Alma, AR run 62 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 7m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 144 miles (2h 29m), while the shortest is just 15 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Alma, AR most often head toward Little Rock, AR (143.7 mi, 2h 29m), Bentonville, AR (70.9 mi, 1h 19m), Chester, AR (17.4 mi, 21m), and Fort Smith, AR (15.2 mi, 20m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 62-mile drive from Alma, AR, expect to burn about 2.4 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Alma, AR and 4 routes heading into Alma, AR, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 15 to 144 miles.
The longest mapped route from Alma, AR covers 144 miles and takes approximately 2h 29m. Shorter options start at just 15 miles.
The average route from Alma, AR runs about 62 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 7m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Alma, AR include Little Rock, AR, Bentonville, AR, Chester, AR and Fort Smith, AR. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Alma, AR by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
5,879
Median Income
$58,320
Median Home Value
$197,200
Median Age
27.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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