Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
7.5 mi
12 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Black Springs, AR
ARMAN ALCORDO JR.
Gaston, AR
Md Jawadur Rahman
Black Springs to Gaston is 7.5 miles and takes about 29 minutes via Gaston Road and National Forest Development Road 92, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region of Arkansas, offering a straightforward local drive. It's a quick hop that's perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without a long commitment. Consider this a simple transit rather than a destination-driven journey.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gaston Road | 5.2 mi | 20m |
| National Forest Development Road 92 | 1.3 mi | 4m |
| Gaston Drive | 1 mi | 3m |
| AR 8 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Black Springs, AR and Gaston, AR.
Start on AR 8
Turn right onto Gaston Drive
Continue on FR MG17
Keep slight right at fork onto FR MG17
Continue on National Forest Development Road 92
Arrive at destination
2 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 2.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Gaston Drive
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork onto FR MG17 / Gaston Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Regular Gas
$1.04 one way
$2.08 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.95 | $1.16 | $2.33 |
| premium | $4.29 | $1.27 | $2.53 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $1.42 | $2.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.79 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Evening in Black Springs on Monday
Local time
8:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 14 at 7:11PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Destination
Evening in Gaston on Monday
Local time
8:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 14 at 7:11PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
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 route is characterized by its frequent turns, making it a 'turn-heavy local drive' rather than a high-speed highway experience. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating local roads the entire way. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.2 miles on Gaston Road. Expect to be actively engaged with steering and navigation as you make your way through the area.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Gaston Drive.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 2 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 (Gaston Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (FR MG17 / Gaston Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
153 ft
Total Descent
180 ft
Highest Point
893 ft
~3.8 mi in
Elevation Range
147 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 7.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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