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Trip from Black Rock, AR to Calvin, AR

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

27m

Distance

17.4 mi

28 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 25m ★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m

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

Downtown Black Rock, AR, AR

Black Rock, AR

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Downtown Calvin, AR, AR

Calvin, AR

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Trip Overview

Black Rock, AR to Calvin, AR is 17.4 miles and takes about 27 minutes via South 3rd Street, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Southeast region of Arkansas, offering a straightforward local connection. Expect a route that involves frequent turns rather than long stretches of highway. It’s a quick trip, perfect for connecting two points without significant travel time, making it an easy addition to a larger itinerary or a simple point-to-point journey.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 63 8.4 mi 11m
Southwest Texas Street 8.3 mi 14m
South 3rd Street 0.4 mi <1m
Lawrence Road 730 <0.1 mi <1m
Elm Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 63 — 8.4 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Black Rock, AR and Calvin, AR.

1

Start on AR 117

43 ft · 2 sec · Elm Street
2

Turn right onto AR 117

0.2 mi · 20 sec · South 3rd Street
3

Keep slight right at fork onto AR 25

0.2 mi · 26 sec · South 3rd Street
4

At end of road, turn left onto US 63; US 412

8.4 mi · 11 min · US 63; US 412
Use the straight lane.
5

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
6

Turn right onto AR 367

8.3 mi · 14 min · Southwest Texas Street
7

Turn left onto Lawrence Road 730

151 ft · 6 sec · Lawrence Road 730
8

Arrive at destination

Lawrence Road 730

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | AR 117 / South 3rd Street

Turn right onto AR 117 / South 3rd Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | AR 25 / South 3rd Street

Keep slight right at fork onto AR 25 / South 3rd Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

6
0.4 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 63; US 412

At end of road, turn left onto US 63; US 412

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
4
9.1 mi into trip | ~12m in | AR 367 / Southwest Texas Street

Turn right onto AR 367 / Southwest Texas Street

Navigation decision point

4
17.4 mi into trip | ~27m in | Lawrence Road 730

Turn left onto Lawrence Road 730

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.63 one way

$5.26 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $2.88 $5.77
premium $4.56 $3.12 $6.25
diesel $5.61 $3.84 $7.68

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.2 0 $1.83 $0.84
Efficient EV 4.4 0 $1.52 $0.70
EV Truck/SUV 7 0 $2.44 $1.11

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Black Rock, AR

Morning in Black Rock on Tuesday

Local time

7:01 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Calvin, AR

Morning in Calvin on Tuesday

Local time

7:01 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

27m 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 turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll be navigating through neighborhood streets and county roads for the entire 17.4 miles. With 0% highway share, you won't experience any high-speed cruising. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but given the short total distance and the 'turn-heavy' profile, anticipate frequent adjustments to your steering and navigation. This route is about managing a series of turns rather than covering ground efficiently on open roads.

48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.4 mi on US 63.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AR 117 / South 3rd 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 27m drive. You will face about 6 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 117 / South 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (AR 25 / South 3rd Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.4 miles (US 63; US 412): Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 17.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (48%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 8.4 miles on US 63. 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 (AR 117 / South 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (AR 25 / South 3rd Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.4 miles (US 63; US 412): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Calvin, 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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