Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
26.4 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dyer, AR
Tima Miroshnichenko
Uniontown, AR
Andrea Piacquadio
Dyer to Uniontown is 26.4 miles and takes about 42 minutes via Uniontown Highway and US 71, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Arkansas's Southeast region, offering a straightforward journey. You'll experience a mixed drive, meaning you won't be on one type of road for the entire duration. It's a convenient option if you're looking for a quick connection between these two points without a significant time commitment. Consider this route for its simplicity and minimal travel time.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Uniontown Highway | 6.6 mi | 11m |
| North Fayetteville Road | 6.1 mi | 12m |
| US 71 | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| US Highway 64 East | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| I 40 | 2 mi | 1m |
| Dyer Highway West | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| US Highway 71 North | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Dyer, AR and Uniontown, AR.
Start on Washington Street
Turn left onto Holcomb Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
Turn left onto US 64
Continue on US 64
Turn slight right
Turn slight right onto US 71B; AR 162
Turn left onto US 71
Continue on I 40
Take the exit
Turn right onto AR 59
Turn left onto AR 220
Keep slight right at fork onto AR 220
Turn right onto Cameron Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Holcomb Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 71
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward AR 59: Fayetteville Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Keep slight right at fork onto AR 220 / Uniontown Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Regular Gas
$3.66 one way
$7.33 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.95 | $4.10 | $8.20 |
| premium | $4.29 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $4.98 | $9.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Dyer on Monday
Local time
9:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Night in Uniontown on Monday
Local time
9:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive features a 47% highway share, blending quicker travel with local road cruising. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 6.6 miles along Uniontown Highway, giving you a taste of consistent progress. As you navigate, expect the road character to shift from highway speeds to more local road conditions, reflecting the 'Mixed drive' profile. This variety means you'll experience different driving dynamics, from maintaining speed on US 71 to potentially slower paces on approach roads. It's a route that keeps you engaged without being overly demanding.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Holcomb Street.
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 26.4 miles you will encounter 9 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 (Holcomb Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (US 71): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
868 ft
Total Descent
425 ft
Highest Point
937 ft
~20.8 mi in
Elevation Range
508 ft
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Van Buren, AR
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Restaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
Alma, AR
Cuisine: regional
Hours: Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30; Su...
Visit websiteRestaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
Alma, AR
Cuisine: pizza
Visit websiteRestaurant
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Restaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
Cuisine: steak_house
Restaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
Cuisine: mexican
Fast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Van Buren, AR
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: Mo-Th 08:00-22:00; Fr 08:00-23:00; Sa-Su...
Visit websitePark
Early in the drive, short detour
Alma, AR
Attraction
Early in the drive, short detour
Camp_site
Early in the drive, short detour
Alma, AR
Visit websitePark
Around the midpoint, short detour
Park
Around the midpoint, short detour
Park
Near the start, ~9 min detour
Manor
Near the start, short detour
Building
Around the midpoint, short detour
Van Bure, AR
School
Around the midpoint, short detour
Memorial
Around the midpoint, short detour
Log_Schoolhouse
Around the midpoint, short detour
Van Buren, AR
District
Around the midpoint, short detour
Camp_site
Early in the drive, short detour
Alma, AR
Visit websitePoints of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Founded 1884
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 26.4 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 (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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