Origin
Alpena, AR
Morning in Alpena on Tuesday
Local time
6:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alpena, AR to Bellville, AR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
27.1 mi
44 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alpena, AR
Timo Niedermann
Bellville, AR
Timo Niedermann
Trip Overview
Alpena, AR to Bellville, AR is 27.1 miles and takes about 46 minutes via US 65, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, traversing Arkansas for its entirety. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on highways, making it a convenient option if you're looking for a quick transit or a brief excursion. Consider this route for its simplicity and speed, especially if you want to maximize your time at your destination or explore a bit more locally. This journey is well-suited for a same-day trip, allowing plenty of flexibility.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 65 | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| Main Street | 6 mi | 8m |
| State Highway 14 | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| Old Hwy 65 North | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Old Lowery Road North | 2 mi | 7m |
| Minnow Drive West | 1 mi | 3m |
| Tower Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 65
— 8.2 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpena, AR and Bellville, AR.
1
Start on US 62; US 412
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
3
Turn left onto US 65
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
US 65
4
Turn right onto Tower Road
280 ft
·
5 sec
·
Tower Road
5
Continue on Old Hwy 65 North
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Old Hwy 65 North
6
Continue on Main Street
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Main Street
7
Turn right onto AR 14
5.7 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 14
8
Turn slight left onto Old Lowery Road North
2.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Old Lowery Road North
9
Continue on Minnow Drive West
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Minnow Drive West
10
Turn right
69 ft
·
2 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 27.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 62; US 412 / Main Street
Depart onto US 62; US 412 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
5.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
14 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Tower Road
Turn right onto Tower Road
Navigation decision point
3
18.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
AR 14 / State Highway 14
Turn right onto AR 14 / State Highway 14
Navigation decision point
3
27.1 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.09 one way
$8.19 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.49 | $8.99 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.86 | $9.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.98 | $11.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.85 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bellville, AR
Morning in Bellville on Tuesday
Local time
6:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
46m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 66% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll experience stretches of consistent speed, with the longest uninterrupted segment spanning 8.2 miles along US 65. The profile suggests a drive that's mostly on highways, offering a predictable and efficient pace. While the majority is highway, transitions between these main roads, including Main Street and State Highway 14, will occur. Expect a driving experience that prioritizes getting you from point A to point B smoothly.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.2 mi on US 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 65 and Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 62; US 412 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 46m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 62; US 412 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 14 miles (Tower Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 27.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.2 miles on US 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 62; US 412 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 14 miles (Tower Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bellville, AR before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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