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Trip from Kensett, AR to Griffithville, AR

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

15m

Distance

8.7 mi

14 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 14m ★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m

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

Downtown Kensett, AR, AR

Kensett, AR

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Downtown Griffithville, AR, AR

Griffithville, AR

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Trip Overview

Kensett to Griffithville is 8.7 miles and takes about 15 minutes via Morrow Church Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Arkansas, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. Expect a local, turn-heavy experience rather than a highway cruise. Given its brief duration, this trip is ideal for a quick hop between destinations, offering a straightforward journey with minimal time commitment.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Morrow Church Road 8 mi 14m
Northeast 1st Street 0.7 mi 1m
Bailey Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Morrow Church Road — 8 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kensett, AR and Griffithville, AR.

1

Start on AR 385

0.7 mi · 1 min · Northeast 1st Street
2

Continue on AR 385

8.0 mi · 14 min · Morrow Church Road
3

Turn sharp right onto Bailey Street

107 ft · 4 sec · Bailey Street
4

Arrive at destination

Bailey Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

1 of 1

1 decision points cluster around mile 8.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
8.7 mi into trip | ~15m in | Bailey Street

Turn sharp right onto Bailey Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.31 one way

$2.63 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $1.44 $2.88
premium $4.56 $1.56 $3.12
diesel $5.61 $1.92 $3.84

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.6 0 $0.91 $0.42
Efficient EV 2.2 0 $0.76 $0.35
EV Truck/SUV 3.5 0 $1.22 $0.56

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 Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Kensett, AR

Late night in Kensett on Tuesday

Local time

5:42 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Griffithville, AR

Late night in Griffithville on Tuesday

Local time

5:42 AM

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

15m 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 route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' indicating frequent changes in direction rather than long, straight stretches. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating local roads for the entire 8.7 miles. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 8 miles on Morrow Church Road, offering a brief period of consistent travel before more turns. Be prepared for a pace that requires attention to navigation as you transition between Morrow Church Road, Northeast 1st Street, and Bailey Street.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
4 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8 mi on Morrow Church Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

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 8.7 miles in near Bailey Street.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Kensett, AR to Griffithville, AR is easy. At 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 8.7 miles (Bailey Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 8.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

15m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 8 miles on Morrow Church Road. 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.

There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 8.7 miles (Bailey Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Griffithville, 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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