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Trip from Augusta, AR to Barson, AR

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

41m

Distance

27.2 mi

44 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 38m ★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Augusta, AR, AR

Augusta, AR

Emre Bilgiç

Downtown Barson, AR, AR

Barson, AR

Andrea Piacquadio

Trip Overview

This short, straightforward drive from Augusta, AR to Barson, AR covers 27.2 miles and should take about 41 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, requiring no overnight stops. The journey is primarily highway-focused, with 96% of the route utilizing major roads like US 64 and US 49. You can expect a fuel cost of around $4 for this trip. Given its brevity and the regions you'll be traversing within Southeast Arkansas, this route offers a quick and efficient way to get from point A to point B without much fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 64 18.8 mi 27m
US 49 7.4 mi 10m
Main Street 1 mi 2m
South 3rd Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 64 — 18.8 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Augusta, AR and Barson, AR.

1

Start on AR 33B

75 ft · 3 sec · South 3rd Street
2

Turn right onto US 64B

1.0 mi · 2 min · Main Street
3

At end of road, turn right onto US 64; AR 33

8.8 mi · 13 min · US 64; AR 33
4

Continue on US 64; AR 17

10.0 mi · 14 min · US 64; AR 17
5

Turn right onto US 49; US 63

7.4 mi · 10 min · US 49; US 63
6

Arrive at destination

US 49; US 63

Heads-up: tricky spots

3 of 3

3 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 64B / Main Street

Turn right onto US 64B / Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 64; AR 33

At end of road, turn right onto US 64; AR 33

Navigation decision point

4
19.8 mi into trip | ~30m in | US 49; US 63

Turn right onto US 49; US 63

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.78 one way

$7.55 round trip

$3.53/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.95 $4.22 $8.45
premium $4.29 $4.59 $9.19
diesel $4.80 $5.14 $10.27

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, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.2 0 $2.86 $1.31
Efficient EV 6.8 0 $2.38 $1.09
EV Truck/SUV 10.9 0 $3.81 $1.74

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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.

Forecast as of Jul 9, 2026

Origin

Augusta, AR

Morning in Augusta on Sunday

Local time

10:27 AM

CDT

Current temp

97°F

Sunny

SSW 5 mph 14% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 9 at 5:09AM CDT until July 12 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 8 at 11:45PM CDT until July 9 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

Destination

Barson, AR

Morning in Barson on Sunday

Local time

10:27 AM

CDT

Current temp

95°F

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 0 to 5 mph 18% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 9 at 5:09AM CDT until July 12 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 8 at 11:45PM CDT until July 9 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

41m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a drive that's almost entirely on high-speed roads, with 96% of the 27.2 miles on highways. The bulk of your travel will be on US 64 and US 49, offering a consistent and direct experience. You'll encounter one uninterrupted stretch of 18.8 miles on US 64, allowing for a good pace. This route is focused on efficient travel, so it’s less about winding scenic byways and more about covering ground smoothly. Main Street in Augusta will be your initial segment before merging onto the highway system.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.8 mi on US 64.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 64 and US 49. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 64B / Main Street.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Augusta, AR to Barson, AR is easy. At 41m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 64B / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 64; AR 33): Navigation decision point; at 19.8 miles (US 49; US 63): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

224 ft 192 ft

Total Climb

39 ft

Total Descent

39 ft

Highest Point

224 ft

~3.9 mi in

Elevation Range

32 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Augusta, AR

Full guide →

Founded 1848

Top landmarks

  • • Augusta Commercial Historic District — historic district in Arkansas, United States
  • • Augusta Memorial Park — cemetery located in Augusta, Arkansas
  • • Woodruff County Courthouse — county courthouse in Augusta, United States of America

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 27.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 18.8 miles on US 64. 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 64B / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 64; AR 33): Navigation decision point; at 19.8 miles (US 49; US 63): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Barson, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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