Origin
Montrose, AR
Afternoon in Montrose on Sunday
Local time
2:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montrose, AR to Promised Land, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
17.6 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Montrose, AR
Carlos Bedoy
Promised Land, AR
Elyasaf Eyal
Trip Overview
This short 17.6-mile drive from Montrose to Promised Land, Arkansas, will take you about 29 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward trip that's perfect for a single day, so no overnight stays are needed. You'll be spending most of your time on US 82B and local roads like Ashley Road 70 and County Road 68. With a fuel cost estimated at just $3, this is an economical journey. The route stays within the Southeast region of Arkansas, offering a brief but efficient connection between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 82B | 14.5 mi | 17m |
| Ashley Road 70 | 1.1 mi | 4m |
| County Road 68 | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| Ashley Road 129 | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| 129 | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| US 165 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 82B
— 14.5 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montrose, AR and Promised Land, AR.
1
Start on US 165
98 ft
·
6 sec
·
US 165
2
Turn left onto US 82B
15 mi
·
17 min
·
US 82B
3
Turn slight right onto County Road 68
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 68
4
Turn right onto Ashley Road 129
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Ashley Road 129
5
Continue on 129
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
129
6
Turn right onto Ashley Road 70
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Ashley Road 70
7
At end of road, turn right onto Ashley Road 70
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Ashley Road 70
8
Arrive at destination
Ashley Road 70
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 82B
Turn left onto US 82B
Navigation decision point
4
15.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Ashley Road 129
Turn right onto Ashley Road 129
Navigation decision point
4
16.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Ashley Road 70
Turn right onto Ashley Road 70
Navigation decision point
4
17.2 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Ashley Road 70
At end of road, turn right onto Ashley Road 70
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.66 one way
$5.32 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.92 | $5.84 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.13 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Promised Land, AR
Afternoon in Promised Land on Sunday
Local time
2:21 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
1 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
29m 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 primarily a highway-focused experience, with 83% of the journey utilizing main roads. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 14.5 miles on US 82B, providing a consistent pace for a good portion of the trip. The road transitions from a highway setting to more local routes as you approach your destination. Expect a relatively smooth and direct path, with the bulk of the mileage dedicated to efficient travel on established roadways.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.5 mi on US 82B.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 82B and Ashley Road 70. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 82B.
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 29m drive. You will face about 4 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 82B): Navigation decision point; at 15.5 miles (Ashley Road 129): Navigation decision point; at 16.5 miles (Ashley Road 70): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 17.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.5 miles on US 82B. 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 82B): Navigation decision point; at 15.5 miles (Ashley Road 129): Navigation decision point; at 16.5 miles (Ashley Road 70): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Promised Land, 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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