Origin
Black Springs, AR
Morning in Black Springs on Tuesday
Local time
10:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Black Springs, AR to Gaston, AR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 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
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
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
Trip Overview
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.
Main Roads
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
Gaston Road
— 5.2 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Black Springs, AR and Gaston, AR.
1
Start on AR 8
154 ft
·
5 sec
·
AR 8
2
Turn right onto Gaston Drive
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Gaston Drive
3
Continue on FR MG17
1.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Gaston Road
4
Keep slight right at fork onto FR MG17
3.4 mi
·
13 min
·
Gaston Road
5
Continue on National Forest Development Road 92
1.3 mi
·
4 min
·
National Forest Development Road 92
6
Arrive at destination
National Forest Development Road 92
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 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.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Gaston Drive
Turn right onto Gaston Drive
Navigation decision point
4
2.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
FR MG17 / Gaston Road
Keep slight right at fork onto FR MG17 / Gaston Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.13 one way
$2.27 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.24 | $2.49 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.35 | $2.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.66 | $3.31 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Gaston, AR
Morning in Gaston on Tuesday
Local time
10:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
29m 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 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.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.2 mi on Gaston Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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.
Driving Effort
3/10
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.
Who Is This Route For?
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.2 miles on Gaston Road. 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 (Gaston Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (FR MG17 / Gaston Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Gaston, 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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