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Trip from Cotton Plant, AR to Barson, AR

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

25m

Distance

16.8 mi

27 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 24m ★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Cotton Plant, AR, AR

Cotton Plant, AR

Mark Stebnicki

Downtown Barson, AR, AR

Barson, AR

Andrea Piacquadio

Trip Overview

Cotton Plant, AR to Barson, AR is 16.8 miles and takes about 25 minutes via US 49, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region of Arkansas, offering a straightforward drive. It's a quick hop that's perfect if you're looking for a simple transit between these two points without a significant time commitment. Consider this route for its brevity and ease of navigation.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 49 10.7 mi 15m
Main Street 5.9 mi 8m
Central Avenue 0.3 mi 1m
Johnson <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 49 — 10.7 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cotton Plant, AR and Barson, AR.

1

Start on Johnson

127 ft · 7 sec · Johnson
2

Turn right onto Central Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · Central Avenue
3

At end of road, turn left onto AR 17; AR 38

5.9 mi · 8 min · Main Street
4

At end of road, turn left onto US 49; US 63

11 mi · 15 min · US 49; US 63
5

Arrive at destination

US 49; US 63

Heads-up: tricky spots

3 of 3

3 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Central Avenue

Turn right onto Central Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | AR 17; AR 38 / Main Street

At end of road, turn left onto AR 17; AR 38 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
6.1 mi into trip | ~9m in | US 49; US 63

At end of road, turn left onto US 49; US 63

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.33 one way

$4.66 round trip

$3.53/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.95 $2.61 $5.22
premium $4.29 $2.84 $5.67
diesel $4.80 $3.17 $6.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5 0 $1.76 $0.81
Efficient EV 4.2 0 $1.47 $0.67
EV Truck/SUV 6.7 0 $2.35 $1.08

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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.

Forecast as of Jul 1, 2026

Origin

Cotton Plant, AR

Late night in Cotton Plant on Monday

Local time

2:22 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Clear

0 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 1 at 3:51AM CDT until July 3 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 1 at 3:51AM CDT until July 3 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR

Destination

Barson, AR

Late night in Barson on Monday

Local time

2:22 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Clear

0 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 1 at 3:51AM CDT until July 3 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 1 at 3:51AM CDT until July 3 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

25m 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?

This route is a highway-focused drive, with 63% of its length on highways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 10.7 miles on US 49, providing a consistent pace for a significant portion of the journey. Expect a primarily highway feel, punctuated by your entry and exit onto local roads like Main Street and Central Avenue. The drive is likely to be efficient, with minimal slowdowns outside of town centers.

63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.7 mi on US 49.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49 and Main Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Central Avenue.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Cotton Plant, AR to Barson, AR is easy. At 25m with 63% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (AR 17; AR 38 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (US 49; US 63): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

218 ft 184 ft

Total Climb

47 ft

Total Descent

21 ft

Highest Point

218 ft

~16.8 mi in

Elevation Range

34 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Cotton Plant, AR

Full guide →

Founded 1887

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 25m. Total distance: 16.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (63%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 10.7 miles on US 49. 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 (Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (AR 17; AR 38 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (US 49; US 63): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Barson, 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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