Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
41.9 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arkmo, AR
Md Jawadur Rahman
Wilson, AR
ARMAN ALCORDO JR.
Arkmo, AR to Wilson, AR is 41.9 miles and takes about 1h 5m via AR 181 and Highway 18, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays entirely within Arkansas's Southeast region, making it a straightforward hop between two points. It's primarily a highway drive, so you'll cover ground quickly without much fuss. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick day trip or as a small segment of a larger Arkansas adventure.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AR 181 | 12.5 mi | 22m |
| Highway 18 | 11.9 mi | 15m |
| AR 77 | 7.5 mi | 13m |
| State Highway 14 | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| I 55 | 3.5 mi | 3m |
| AR 140 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Madison Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Sandy Bayou Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Arkmo, AR and Wilson, AR.
Start on State Line Road
Turn left onto AR 77
Turn left onto US 78; AR 18
Turn right onto AR 181
At end of road, turn left onto AR 140
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto Sandy Bayou Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 55; US 78
Take the exit
Turn left onto AR 181
At end of road, turn left onto AR 14
Continue on AR 14
Continue on AR 14
Turn left onto US 61
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 41.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 20.9 miles from Arkmo, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 37.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto AR 77
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto AR 181
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto AR 140
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward AR 181: Keiser, Wilson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
At end of road, turn left onto AR 14 / State Highway 14
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$6.44 one way
$12.88 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $7.12 | $14.25 |
| premium | $4.65 | $7.67 | $15.33 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $8.83 | $17.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.40 | $2.01 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.67 | $1.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.87 | $2.68 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Arkmo on Wednesday
Local time
3:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Afternoon in Wilson on Wednesday
Local time
3:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Clear
72°F
Manila, AR
21 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is almost entirely on highways, with 96% of the 41.9 miles covered on high-speed roads like AR 181 and Highway 18. You'll experience a longest stretch of 12.5 miles on AR 181 before transitioning to other main roads. Expect a consistent cruising pace for most of the trip, with minimal time spent on lower-speed surface streets. The focus here is efficient travel between your start and endpoints.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AR 181 and Highway 18. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AR 77.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 5m drive. You will face about 10 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 (AR 77): Navigation decision point; at 19.5 miles (AR 181): Navigation decision point; at 29.7 miles (AR 140): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
24 ft
Total Descent
28 ft
Highest Point
244 ft
~15 mi in
Elevation Range
13 ft
Founded 1959
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 41.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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