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Trip from Hunter, 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

11m

Distance

7.4 mi

12 km

Drive Score

4/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 10m ★
6 AM
0h 11m
8 AM
0h 13m
10 AM
0h 12m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 12m
5 PM
0h 13m
8 PM
0h 10m ★

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

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Downtown Barson, AR, AR

Barson, AR

Andrea Piacquadio

Trip Overview

Hunter, AR to Barson, AR is 7.4 miles and takes about 11 minutes via US 49, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This brief journey stays within the Southeast region of Arkansas, offering a straightforward drive. It's a very short trip, perfect for when you just need to get from point A to point B without much fuss. Given the minimal distance, you won't need to worry about extensive planning or long stretches of travel time.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 49 7.4 mi 11m
Longest stretch: US 49 — 7.4 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 49; US 63

7.4 mi · 11 min · US 49; US 63
2

Arrive at destination

US 49; US 63

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.03 one way

$2.05 round trip

$3.53/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.95 $1.15 $2.30
premium $4.29 $1.25 $2.50
diesel $4.80 $1.40 $2.79

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.2 0 $0.78 $0.36
Efficient EV 1.9 0 $0.65 $0.30
EV Truck/SUV 3 0 $1.04 $0.47

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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 4, 2026

Origin

Hunter, AR

Late night in Hunter on Monday

Local time

2:20 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Partly Cloudy

0 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 3 at 11:31PM CDT until July 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 3 at 9:20PM CDT until July 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

Destination

Barson, AR

Late night in Barson on Monday

Local time

2:20 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Mostly Clear

0 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 3 at 11:31PM CDT until July 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 3 at 9:20PM CDT until July 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

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

11m 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 entirely highway-focused, with 100% of the drive taking place on US 49. You'll experience a consistent driving environment for the entire 7.4 miles, which is also the longest uninterrupted stretch. Expect a predictable and efficient journey without the need to navigate complex intersections or varied road types. The drive is essentially a brief segment on a main highway, making it a no-frills experience for your travel.

100% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
2 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.4 mi on US 49.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Hunter, AR to Barson, AR is easy. At 11m with 100% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hunter, AR to Barson, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

219 ft 208 ft

Total Climb

21 ft

Total Descent

14 ft

Highest Point

219 ft

~3.2 mi in

Elevation Range

11 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Hunter, AR

Full guide →

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 11m. Total distance: 7.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

11m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (100%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 7.4 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.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hunter, AR to Barson, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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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