Origin
O'Kean, AR
Late night in O'Kean on Tuesday
Local time
3:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from O'Kean, AR to Dalton, AR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
32.3 mi
52 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
O'Kean, AR
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Dalton, AR
Andrea Piacquadio
Trip Overview
This short, 32.3-mile drive from O'Kean, Arkansas to Dalton, Arkansas is easily manageable as a day trip, taking about 58 minutes to complete. The route primarily utilizes AR 90 and AR 93, with a significant portion on highways. Expect a fuel cost of around $5 for this journey through the Southeast region of Arkansas. Given its brevity, you can take your time and enjoy the scenery without feeling rushed. It's a straightforward trip perfect for a leisurely afternoon excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AR 90 | 10.6 mi | 18m |
| Thomasville Street | 10.3 mi | 17m |
| AR 93 | 6.1 mi | 14m |
| US 67 | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| North Thomasville Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Broadway Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| County Road 383 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| AR 34 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
AR 90
— 10.6 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between O'Kean, AR and Dalton, AR.
1
Start on CR 225
160 ft
·
11 sec
·
Hazel Street
2
Turn left onto AR 34; AR 90
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
AR 34; AR 90
3
Turn right onto AR 90
11 mi
·
18 min
·
AR 90
4
Turn right onto US 67; AR 90
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
US 67; AR 90
5
Turn left onto AR 90
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
East Broadway Street
6
Turn right onto AR 90
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
North Thomasville Street
7
Turn right onto AR 90
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
North Thomasville Street
8
Continue on AR 90
10 mi
·
17 min
·
Thomasville Street
9
Turn right onto AR 93
6.1 mi
·
14 min
·
AR 93
10
Turn right onto County Road 383
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
County Road 383
11
Arrive at destination
County Road 383
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.1 miles from O'Kean, 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 15 — 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
|
AR 34; AR 90
Turn left onto AR 34; AR 90
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AR 90
Turn right onto AR 90
Navigation decision point
4
10.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 67; AR 90
Turn right onto US 67; AR 90
Navigation decision point
4
14.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
AR 90 / East Broadway Street
Turn left onto AR 90 / East Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
4
15 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
AR 90 / North Thomasville Street
Turn right onto AR 90 / North Thomasville Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.88 one way
$9.76 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.35 | $10.71 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.80 | $11.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.07 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Dalton, AR
Late night in Dalton on Tuesday
Local time
3:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 5 to 15 mph
16% chance
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
58m 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 drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 65% of the journey on faster roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 10.6 miles on AR 90, offering a consistent pace. While much of the route is highway, you'll also navigate sections of Thomasville Street and AR 93, which might offer a slightly different driving experience. The overall feel is one of steady progress, with a good balance between open highway and more local road segments.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.6 mi on AR 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AR 90 and Thomasville Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AR 34; AR 90.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 58m 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 (AR 34; AR 90): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (AR 90): Navigation decision point; at 10.7 miles (US 67; AR 90): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 32.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.6 miles on AR 90. 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 (AR 34; AR 90): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (AR 90): Navigation decision point; at 10.7 miles (US 67; AR 90): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dalton, 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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