Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11m
Distance
6.4 mi
10 km
Drive Score
4/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jordan, AR
Hisham Zayadneh
Salesville, AR
Ezequiel Barroso
Jordan, AR to Salesville, AR is 6.4 miles and takes about 11 minutes via AR 177, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Southeast region, making it an easy addition to any local itinerary. With nearly all of it on highway, expect a straightforward and quick transit. Since it's a same-day trip with minimal driving, you won't need to worry about overnight stays or complex logistics.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AR 177 | 6.3 mi | 11m |
| Jordan Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Jordan, AR and Salesville, AR.
Start on Jordan Road
Turn left onto AR 177
Keep slight left at fork onto AR 177
Keep slight right at fork
Arrive at destination
3 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 6.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto AR 177
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork onto AR 177
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Regular Gas
$0.98 one way
$1.97 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $1.09 | $2.18 |
| premium | $4.65 | $1.17 | $2.34 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $1.35 | $2.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.67 | $0.31 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.56 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Evening in Jordan on Wednesday
Local time
7:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Clear
Destination
Evening in Salesville on Wednesday
Local time
7:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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 is almost entirely highway, with 99% of the 6.4 miles spent on roads like AR 177. The longest continuous stretch on AR 177 is 6.3 miles. You'll experience rural cruising for the vast majority of the short trip, with very little time spent on surface roads.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AR 177 and Jordan Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near AR 177.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 11m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (AR 177): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (AR 177): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 6.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
348 ft
Total Descent
518 ft
Highest Point
847 ft
Elevation Range
433 ft
Founded 1946
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 11m. Total distance: 6.4 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 (99%). Straightforward navigation.
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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