Origin
Emerson, AR
Morning in Emerson on Sunday
Local time
11:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Emerson, AR to Johnston, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
16.1 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Emerson, AR
Dany Castrejon
Johnston, AR
Md Jawadur Rahman
Trip Overview
This short 16.1-mile drive from Emerson to Johnston, Arkansas, is easily accomplished in about 27 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You'll navigate primarily on North Elm Street and US 82 before transitioning to Columbia Road 525. With a modest fuel cost estimate of $2, this route offers a practical and budget-friendly excursion within the Southeast region of Arkansas. Since there are no designated stops, you have the flexibility to tailor the journey to your liking. Consider this a straightforward local drive that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Elm Street | 12.2 mi | 18m |
| US 82 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Columbia Road 525 | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| Columbia Rd 36 | 0.8 mi | 3m |
| West Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Elm Street
— 12.2 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Emerson, AR and Johnston, AR.
1
Start on AR 98
279 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 79
12 mi
·
18 min
·
North Elm Street
3
Turn right onto US 82
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 82
4
Turn left onto Columbia Road 525
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Columbia Road 525
5
Turn right onto Columbia Rd 36
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Columbia Rd 36
6
Arrive at destination
Columbia Rd 36
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 15.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 79 / North Elm Street
Turn left onto US 79 / North Elm Street
Navigation decision point
4
14.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Columbia Road 525
Turn left onto Columbia Road 525
Navigation decision point
4
15.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Columbia Rd 36
Turn right onto Columbia Rd 36
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.43 one way
$4.86 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
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.
Destination
Johnston, AR
Morning in Johnston on Sunday
Local time
11:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°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
29 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
27m 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 turn-heavy local drive on this 16.1-mile journey, with only 18% of the route on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.2 miles on North Elm Street, offering a brief period of consistent travel before you begin making turns. As you transition from North Elm Street to US 82 and then onto Columbia Road 525, the character of the road will shift from a more consistent path to a more varied local route. This isn't a high-speed highway cruise, but rather a more engaged driving experience.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.2 mi on North Elm Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 79 / North Elm Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Emerson, AR to Johnston, AR is easy. At 27m with 18% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 79 / North Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.4 miles (Columbia Road 525): Navigation decision point; at 15.3 miles (Columbia Rd 36): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 16.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (18%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.2 miles on North Elm Street. 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 0.1 miles (US 79 / North Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.4 miles (Columbia Road 525): Navigation decision point; at 15.3 miles (Columbia Rd 36): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Johnston, 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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