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Trip from O'Kean, AR to Dalton, AR

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

58m

Distance

32.3 mi

52 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
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.

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Downtown O'Kean, AR, AR

O'Kean, AR

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Downtown Dalton, AR, AR

Dalton, AR

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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.

Downtown Pocahontas, AR, AR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Pocahontas, AR

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

Griswold, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Pocahontas, AR

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 8

5 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

$4.48 one way

$8.97 round trip

$3.53/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.95 $5.02 $10.03
premium $4.29 $5.45 $10.91
diesel $4.80 $6.10 $12.20

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

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.

Forecast as of Jul 4, 2026

Origin

O'Kean, AR

Morning in O'Kean on Monday

Local time

6:05 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Mostly Clear

0 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 3 at 11:31PM CDT until July 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 3 at 9:20PM CDT until July 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

Destination

Dalton, AR

Morning in Dalton on Monday

Local time

6:05 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Mostly Clear

0 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 3 at 11:31PM CDT until July 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 3 at 9:20PM CDT until July 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

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

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

588 ft 265 ft

Total Climb

352 ft

Total Descent

251 ft

Highest Point

588 ft

~23.1 mi in

Elevation Range

323 ft

About the Cities

Starting in O'Kean, AR

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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