Bradford to Griffithville is 30.5 miles and takes about 40 minutes via I 57, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Arkansas, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Given its brevity, it's a straightforward drive suitable for a quick transit or as part of a larger travel plan. You'll spend a good portion of the time on the interstate, making for efficient travel between these two locations.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 57
18.6 mi
18m
Morrow Church Road
8 mi
14m
West Wilbur Mills Avenue
1.5 mi
2m
Northeast 1st Street
0.8 mi
1m
West Main Street
0.5 mi
<1m
East Race Avenue
0.5 mi
<1m
I 57 Business
0.3 mi
<1m
Bailey Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 18.6 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bradford, AR and Griffithville, AR.
1
Start on AR 367
74 ft·3 sec·Southwest 2nd Street
2
Turn right onto AR 87
0.5 mi·57 sec·West Main Street
3
Take the ramp
127 ft·3 sec
4
Turn right
0.3 mi·34 sec
5
Merge onto I 57
19 mi·18 min·I 57
6
Take the exit onto I 57 Business
0.3 mi·35 sec·I 57 Business
Toward AR 36 East, I 57 Business: Searcy, Kensett
7
Keep slight left at fork
90 ft·8 sec
8
Turn left onto I 57 Business
0.5 mi·59 sec·East Race Avenue
9
Turn right onto AR 367
1.5 mi·2 min·West Wilbur Mills Avenue
10
Turn right onto AR 385
0.8 mi·1 min·Northeast 1st Street
11
Continue on AR 385
8.0 mi·14 min·Morrow Church Road
12
Turn sharp right onto Bailey Street
107 ft·4 sec·Bailey Street
13
Arrive at destination
Bailey Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 30.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|AR 87 / West Main Street
Turn right onto AR 87 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip|~1m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
19.4 mi into trip|~20m in|I 57 Business
Take the exit onto I 57 Business toward AR 36 East, I 57 Business: Searcy, Kensett
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward AR 36 East, I 57 Business: Searcy, Kense...
5
19.7 mi into trip|~20m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
30.5 mi into trip|~40m in|Bailey Street
Turn sharp right onto Bailey Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.69 one way
$9.38 round trip
$3.90/gal25.4 MPG avg11 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$5.19
$10.37
premium
$4.65
$5.58
$11.16
diesel
$5.35
$6.42
$12.85
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging
· 0 stops
· 64% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
9.2
0
$3.20
$1.46
Efficient EV
7.6
0
$2.67
$1.22
EV Truck/SUV
12.2
0
$4.27
$1.95
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 Apr 25, 2026
Origin
Bradford, AR
Evening
in Bradford on Wednesday
Local time
7:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
0 mph69% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 24 at 10:56PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 24 at 8:52PM CDT until April 25 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Destination
Griffithville, AR
Evening
in Griffithville on Wednesday
Local time
7:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
0 mph68% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 24 at 10:56PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 24 at 8:52PM CDT until April 25 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
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
40m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly highway, with 62% of it on faster roads. You'll experience the longest stretch of continuous driving on I 57 for 18.6 miles. After leaving the interstate, the route transitions to surface streets, indicated by West Wilbur Mills Avenue. Expect a mix of interstate cruising and local road navigation.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.6 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and Morrow Church Road. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AR 87 / West Main Street.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 30.5 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AR 87 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 19.4 miles (I 57 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
354 ft214 ft
Total Climb
140 ft
Total Descent
181 ft
Highest Point
354 ft
~15.2 mi in
Elevation Range
140 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bradford, AR to Griffithville, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Kensett along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 30.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.6 miles on I 57. 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: near the start (AR 87 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 19.4 miles (I 57 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Griffithville, AR before heading back.
