Origin
Junction City, AR
Afternoon in Junction City on Sunday
Local time
12:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Junction City, AR to Huttig, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
44.7 mi
72 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Junction City, AR
Abdallah Egbareia
Huttig, AR
Nguyen Huy
Trip Overview
Junction City, AR to Huttig, AR is 44.7 miles and takes about 1 hour via US 82, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, one-day trip stays within the Southeast region of Arkansas, offering a straightforward journey. You'll primarily be on US 82, making it a convenient option for a quick transfer or a brief exploration of the area. Given its limited duration, this route is ideal for those looking for a simple, no-fuss drive between these two Arkansas towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 82 | 17.5 mi | 19m |
| Junction City Highway | 12.6 mi | 14m |
| Huttig Highway | 11.4 mi | 19m |
| North Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Frost Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| North Concord Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Barnett Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Olin Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 82
— 17.5 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Junction City, AR and Huttig, AR.
1
Start on East 1st Street
142 ft
·
8 sec
·
East 1st Street
2
Turn right onto US 63; US 167
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
3
Continue on US 63; US 167
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Junction City Highway
4
Continue on US 63; US 167; AR 7
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Barnett Drive
5
Continue on US 63; US 167; AR 7
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Junction City Highway
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
7
Merge onto US 82
18 mi
·
19 min
·
US 82
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto AR 129
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Concord Street
9
Continue on AR 129
11 mi
·
19 min
·
Huttig Highway
10
Turn left onto AR 129B
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Frost Street
11
Turn left onto Olin Avenue
378 ft
·
13 sec
·
Olin Avenue
12
Turn right
68 ft
·
6 sec
13
Turn right
93 ft
·
6 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.3 miles from Junction City, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 44.7 — 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 63; US 167 / North Main Street
Turn right onto US 63; US 167 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
14.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 82
Merge onto US 82
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
44.6 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
Olin Avenue
Turn left onto Olin Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
44.7 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
44.7 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.75 one way
$13.50 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $7.41 | $14.82 |
| premium | $4.56 | $8.02 | $16.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.87 | $19.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.15 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.26 | $2.86 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Huttig, AR
Afternoon in Huttig on Sunday
Local time
12:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
6 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
1h 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?
This drive is a mixed bag, with about 39% of it taking place on highways like US 82. You'll encounter stretches on Junction City Highway and Huttig Highway as well. The longest continuous segment you'll navigate is a 17.5-mile stretch on US 82, allowing for a consistent pace. The overall profile suggests a drive that balances faster highway travel with more local road sections, providing a varied driving experience without being overly demanding.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.5 mi on US 82.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 63; US 167 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 63; US 167 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.2 miles (US 82): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.6 miles (Olin Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 44.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.5 miles on US 82. 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: near the start (US 63; US 167 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.2 miles (US 82): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.6 miles (Olin Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Huttig, 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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