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Trip from Blytheville, AR to Arkmo, AR

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

42m

Distance

30.2 mi

49 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
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.

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city in Mississippi County, Arkansas, USA

Blytheville, AR

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Downtown Arkmo, AR, AR

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 2

2 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

$4.42 one way

$8.85 round trip

$3.72/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.13 $4.91 $9.82
premium $4.49 $5.33 $10.67
diesel $5.60 $6.66 $13.31

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

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.

Forecast as of Aug 10, 2026

Origin

Blytheville, AR

Late night in Blytheville on Friday

Local time

5:56 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Mostly Clear

S 5 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 9 at 11:43PM CDT until August 10 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 9 at 11:43PM CDT until August 10 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR

Destination

Arkmo, AR

Late night in Arkmo on Friday

Local time

5:56 AM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Mostly Clear

S 5 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 9 at 11:43PM CDT until August 10 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 9 at 11:43PM CDT until August 10 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR

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

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

42m on the road

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.

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

255 ft 232 ft

Total Climb

12 ft

Total Descent

25 ft

Highest Point

255 ft

Elevation Range

23 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Blytheville, AR

Full guide →

Founded 1879

Top landmarks

  • • Blytheville Greyhound Bus Station — bus station in Blytheville, Arkansas
  • • Mississippi County Courthouse — building in Blytheville, United States of America
  • • Blytheville Commercial Historic District — historic district in Arkansas, United States

Arriving in Arkmo, AR

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

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 — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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