Origin
Portland, AR
Afternoon in Portland on Sunday
Local time
2:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Portland, 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
34m
Distance
18.9 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Portland, AR
Brett Sayles
Promised Land, AR
Elyasaf Eyal
Trip Overview
Embark on a brief, 18.9-mile journey from Portland, Arkansas, to Promised Land, Arkansas, taking approximately 34 minutes. This drive is perfectly suited as a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The estimated fuel cost for this short excursion is around $3, making it a budget-friendly option. Primarily a highway-focused route, it offers a straightforward connection within the Southeast region of Arkansas. Given its short distance, you'll have plenty of flexibility to start your day whenever suits you best.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 82 | 8.7 mi | 9m |
| AR 160 | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Mount Pleasant Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Mt Pleasant Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
US 82
— 8.7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland, AR and Promised Land, AR.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn right onto AR 160
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
AR 160
3
Turn right onto AR 160
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Mount Pleasant Road
4
Continue on AR 160
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Mt Pleasant Road
5
Turn right onto AR 160
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
AR 160
6
Turn left onto US 82
8.7 mi
·
9 min
·
US 82
7
Turn slight right onto County Road 68
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 68
8
Turn right onto Ashley Road 129
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Ashley Road 129
9
Continue on 129
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
129
10
Turn right onto Ashley Road 70
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Ashley Road 70
11
At end of road, turn right onto Ashley Road 70
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Ashley Road 70
12
Arrive at destination
Ashley Road 70
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 17.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
AR 160 / Mount Pleasant Road
Turn right onto AR 160 / Mount Pleasant Road
Navigation decision point
4
5.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
AR 160
Turn right onto AR 160
Navigation decision point
4
7.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 82
Turn left onto US 82
Navigation decision point
4
16.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Ashley Road 129
Turn right onto Ashley Road 129
Navigation decision point
4
17.8 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Ashley Road 70
Turn right onto Ashley Road 70
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.85 one way
$5.71 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.13 | $6.27 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.39 | $6.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
2:23 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
34m 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 predominantly a highway drive, with 63% of the journey on such roads. You'll experience a substantial stretch of 8.7 miles along US 82, offering a consistent pace. The drive transitions between US 82, AR 160, and Mount Pleasant Road, providing a varied but generally smooth driving experience. Expect a focused, efficient drive rather than winding scenic byways.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.7 mi on US 82.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 82 and AR 160. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near AR 160 / Mount Pleasant Road.
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 34m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (AR 160 / Mount Pleasant Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (AR 160): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles (US 82): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 18.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.7 miles on US 82. 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 1.5 miles (AR 160 / Mount Pleasant Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (AR 160): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles (US 82): 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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