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Trip from Orion, AR to Poyen, AR

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

50m

Distance

29.8 mi

48 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 46m ★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m

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

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Downtown Orion, AR, AR

Orion, AR

Alexandre P. Junior

Downtown Poyen, AR, AR

Poyen, AR

Md Jawadur Rahman

Trip Overview

Orion, AR to Poyen, AR is 29.8 miles and takes about 50m via US 270, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip keeps you within the Southeast region of Arkansas, making it a straightforward connection. The route primarily utilizes highway driving, suggesting a relatively quick and direct passage. It's an easy day trip, perfect for a quick hop between these two points without needing an overnight stay. Consider this if you're looking for efficiency and minimal travel time.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 270 12.2 mi 13m
US 167 11 mi 13m
Grant County Rd 58 6.6 mi 23m
State Highway 229 <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 270 — 12.2 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orion, AR and Poyen, AR.

1

Start on Grant County Rd 58

6.6 mi · 23 min · Grant County Rd 58
2

At end of road, turn left onto US 167

11 mi · 13 min · US 167
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Turn right onto US 270

12 mi · 13 min · US 270
4

Turn right onto AR 229

113 ft · 2 sec · State Highway 229
5

Arrive at destination

AR 229

Heads-up: tricky spots

3 of 3

3 decision points cluster between mile 6.6 and 29.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
6.6 mi into trip | ~23m in | US 167

At end of road, turn left onto US 167

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
3
17.6 mi into trip | ~36m in | US 270

Turn right onto US 270

Navigation decision point

3
29.8 mi into trip | ~50m in | AR 229 / State Highway 229

Turn right onto AR 229 / State Highway 229

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.58 one way

$9.16 round trip

$3.90/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $5.07 $10.13
premium $4.65 $5.45 $10.90
diesel $5.35 $6.28 $12.55

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.9 0 $3.13 $1.43
Efficient EV 7.5 0 $2.61 $1.19
EV Truck/SUV 11.9 0 $4.17 $1.91

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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 May 28, 2026

Origin

Orion, AR

Afternoon in Orion on Wednesday

Local time

4:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

0 mph 57% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued May 27 at 9:09PM CDT until May 28 at 12:15AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued May 27 at 8:58PM CDT until May 28 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR

Destination

Poyen, AR

Afternoon in Poyen on Wednesday

Local time

4:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

0 mph 57% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued May 27 at 9:09PM CDT until May 28 at 12:15AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued May 27 at 8:58PM CDT until May 28 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR

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

2 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

50m 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 route is 100% highway, meaning you'll be on major roads for the entire 29.8 miles. The longest continuous stretch without a significant change in direction or road type is 12.2 miles on US 270. You'll notice the consistent pace of highway cruising throughout this drive. From Orion to Poyen, the infrastructure is built for smooth, uninterrupted travel.

100% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.2 mi on US 270.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 270 and US 167. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 6.6 miles in near US 167.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Orion, AR to Poyen, AR is easy. At 50m with 100% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 6.6 miles (US 167): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.6 miles (US 270): Navigation decision point; at 29.8 miles (AR 229 / State Highway 229): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

335 ft 226 ft

Total Climb

233 ft

Total Descent

301 ft

Highest Point

335 ft

~2.1 mi in

Elevation Range

109 ft

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 29.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (100%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 12.2 miles on US 270. 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: at 6.6 miles (US 167): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.6 miles (US 270): Navigation decision point; at 29.8 miles (AR 229 / State Highway 229): Navigation decision point.

Yes — Hot Springs National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Poyen, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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