Origin
Blytheville, AR
Night in Blytheville on Saturday
Local time
11:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blytheville, AR to Arkmo, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
30.2 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blytheville, AR
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Arkmo, AR
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Trip Overview
This short 30.2-mile drive from Blytheville, AR to Arkmo, AR will take you about 42 minutes to complete, making it a perfect day trip within the Southeast region. You'll primarily be on Highway 18 and South Main Street, eventually transitioning to AR 77. With an estimated fuel cost of just $5, this route is incredibly budget-friendly. It's designed as a single-day journey, so no overnight stays are necessary. The overall feel is that of a straightforward, highway-focused journey connecting two points within Arkansas.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 18 | 21.3 mi | 27m |
| South Main Street | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| AR 77 | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| West Main Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| State Line Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 18
— 21.3 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blytheville, AR and Arkmo, AR.
1
Start on US 78; AR 18
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
2
Continue on US 78; AR 18
21 mi
·
27 min
·
Highway 18
3
Turn right onto AR 119
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
South Main Street
4
Continue on AR 77
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
AR 77
5
Turn right onto State Line Road
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Line Road
6
Arrive at destination
State Line Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 22.6 and 30.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
22.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
AR 119 / South Main Street
Turn right onto AR 119 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
30.2 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
State Line Road
Turn right onto State Line Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.56 one way
$9.12 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.01 | $10.01 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.42 | $10.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.67 | $13.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Arkmo, AR
Night in Arkmo on Saturday
Local time
11:35 PM
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
42m 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?
Expect a highway-focused profile for 82% of this trip. Your longest uninterrupted stretch covers 21.3 miles along Highway 18, offering a consistent pace. As you navigate South Main Street and then AR 77, you'll experience the practical nature of this route. It’s not a winding scenic byway, but rather a direct connection designed for efficient travel. The road's personality is defined by its clear direction and minimal detours, allowing you to cover ground quickly.
82% 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: 21.3 mi on Highway 18.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 18 and South Main Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 22.6 miles in near AR 119 / South Main Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Blytheville, AR to Arkmo, AR is easy. At 42m with 82% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 22.6 miles (AR 119 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 30.2 miles (State Line Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 30.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.3 miles on Highway 18. 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: at 22.6 miles (AR 119 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 30.2 miles (State Line Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Arkmo, 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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