Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
18.2 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bellville, AR
Timo Niedermann
Diamond City, AR
Lany-Jade Mondou
Bellville, AR to Diamond City, AR is 18.2 miles and takes about 41 minutes via State Highway 14, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region of Arkansas, offering a straightforward journey. You'll primarily be on well-maintained state highways, making it an easy addition to a larger itinerary or a quick point-to-point drive. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for those seeking minimal travel time between these two Arkansas locations.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 14 | 11.8 mi | 20m |
| AR 7 | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| Old Lowery Road North | 1.1 mi | 4m |
| Orr Road North | 1.1 mi | 4m |
| Minnow Drive West | 1 mi | 3m |
| North Diamond Boulevard | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Bellville, AR and Diamond City, AR.
Start on this road
Turn left onto Minnow Drive West
Keep slight left at fork onto Minnow Drive West
Continue on Old Lowery Road North
Keep slight left at fork onto Old Lowery Road North
Turn sharp left onto Orr Road North
Turn left onto AR 14
Turn left
Turn slight left onto AR 7
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 3.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Minnow Drive West
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork onto Minnow Drive West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Keep slight left at fork onto Old Lowery Road North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn sharp left onto Orr Road North
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Turn left onto AR 14 / State Highway 14
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.83 one way
$5.67 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.12 | $6.25 |
| premium | $4.71 | $3.38 | $6.75 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $4.43 | $8.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.59 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.16 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Morning in Bellville on Monday
Local time
8:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Sunny
Destination
Morning in Diamond City on Monday
Local time
8:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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 is a highway-focused drive, with 82% of the route utilizing main roads like State Highway 14 and AR 7. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 11.8 miles on State Highway 14, which should feel like a consistent, flowing drive. The profile suggests a predominantly open-road feel, with minimal urban traffic or complex navigation. Expect a straightforward driving experience that prioritizes efficiency over winding backroads.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 14 and AR 7. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Minnow Drive West.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.2 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Minnow Drive West): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Minnow Drive West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.6 miles (Old Lowery Road North): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
745 ft
Total Descent
713 ft
Highest Point
1,119 ft
~7.8 mi in
Elevation Range
378 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 18.2 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 (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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