Glenwood to Pisgah is 35.1 miles and takes about 1 hour and 1 minute via AR 27 and Elm Street, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Arkansas, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. Expect a mixed drive with a significant portion on main highways. It's a straightforward journey perfect for a quick excursion or as part of a larger trip. Consider this route if you're looking for a brief, easy drive with minimal planning.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
AR 27
10.8 mi
19m
Elm Street
9.2 mi
13m
Highway 26
7.6 mi
13m
Michigan Street
4.1 mi
7m
State Highway 379
2.9 mi
6m
Antioch Street
0.5 mi
<1m
Broadway Street
0.1 mi
<1m
North 2nd Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
AR 27
— 10.8 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glenwood, AR and Pisgah, AR.
1
Start on North 2nd Street
91 ft·6 sec·North 2nd Street
2
Turn right onto US 70B
0.1 mi·15 sec·Broadway Street
3
Continue on US 70B; AR 8
0.3 mi·33 sec·Elm Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 70; AR 8
8.9 mi·13 min·Elm Street
5
Continue on AR 27
11 mi·19 min·AR 27
6
Turn left onto AR 379
1.1 mi·2 min·State Highway 379
7
Continue on AR 379
1.8 mi·4 min·State Highway 379
8
At end of road, turn left onto AR 19; AR 26
7.6 mi·13 min·Highway 26
9
Continue on AR 19; AR 26
0.5 mi·55 sec·Antioch Street
10
Turn right onto AR 195
4.1 mi·7 min·Michigan Street
11
Arrive at destination
AR 195
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 17.5 miles from Glenwood, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 5
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 31 — 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|US 70B / Broadway Street
Turn right onto US 70B / Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip|~0m in|US 70; AR 8 / Elm Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 70; AR 8 / Elm Street
Navigation decision point
4
20.1 mi into trip|~33m in|AR 379 / State Highway 379
Turn left onto AR 379 / State Highway 379
Navigation decision point
4
23 mi into trip|~40m in|AR 19; AR 26 / Highway 26
At end of road, turn left onto AR 19; AR 26 / Highway 26
Navigation decision point
3
31 mi into trip|~54m in|AR 195 / Michigan Street
Turn right onto AR 195 / Michigan Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.14 one way
$10.28 round trip
$3.72/gal25.4 MPG avg12 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.13
$5.71
$11.42
premium
$4.49
$6.20
$12.40
diesel
$5.60
$7.74
$15.47
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
10.5
0
$3.69
$1.68
Efficient EV
8.8
0
$3.07
$1.40
EV Truck/SUV
14
0
$4.91
$2.25
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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 Aug 21, 2026
Origin
Glenwood, AR
Morning
in Glenwood on Friday
Local time
10:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Mostly Clear
0 mph10% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 4:55AM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 21 at 4:37AM CDT until August 21 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Destination
Pisgah, AR
Morning
in Pisgah on Friday
Local time
10:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Clear
0 mph6% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 4:55AM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 21 at 4:37AM CDT until August 21 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
72°F
Murfreesboro, AR
18 mi in
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 1m 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 drive offers a mixed experience, with about 60% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on AR 27, Elm Street, and Highway 26. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll navigate is 10.8 miles along AR 27, providing a good feel for highway driving. As you progress, the road character will likely shift between these main arteries and potentially more local road sections, offering a varied driving experience without being overly demanding.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.8 mi on AR 27.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 70B / Broadway Street.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Glenwood, AR to Pisgah, AR is easy. At 1h 1m with 60% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 70B / Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 70; AR 8 / Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.1 miles (AR 379 / State Highway 379): Navigation decision point.
The longest stretch is about 10.8 miles on AR 27. 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 (US 70B / Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 70; AR 8 / Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.1 miles (AR 379 / State Highway 379): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pisgah, AR before heading back.
