Origin
Ravenden Springs, AR
Afternoon in Ravenden Springs on Sunday
Local time
1:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ravenden Springs, AR to Dalton, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
14.6 mi
24 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ravenden Springs, AR
Mohamed B.
Dalton, AR
Andrea Piacquadio
Trip Overview
This straightforward 14.6-mile drive from Ravenden Springs to Dalton, Arkansas, is an easy 30-minute trip perfect for a single day. With a modest fuel cost of around $2, it’s an economical option for a short excursion within the Southeast region. The route primarily uses local roads and a portion of AR 93, offering a mixed driving experience. Given its brevity, this journey doesn't require an overnight stay, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule. It's a simple, no-fuss drive that gets you where you need to go efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maple | 8.3 mi | 14m |
| AR 93 | 6.1 mi | 14m |
| County Road 383 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Pine Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Maple
— 8.3 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ravenden Springs, AR and Dalton, AR.
1
Start on Pine Street
286 ft
·
13 sec
·
Pine Street
2
Turn right onto AR 90
8.3 mi
·
14 min
·
Maple
3
Turn left onto AR 93
6.1 mi
·
14 min
·
AR 93
4
Turn right onto County Road 383
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
County Road 383
5
Arrive at destination
County Road 383
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 14.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AR 90 / Maple
Turn right onto AR 90 / Maple
Navigation decision point
4
8.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
AR 93
Turn left onto AR 93
Navigation decision point
3
14.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
County Road 383
Turn right onto County Road 383
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.20 one way
$4.41 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.62 | $5.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.22 | $6.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Afternoon in Dalton on Sunday
Local time
1:05 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
30m 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?
The journey between Ravenden Springs and Dalton presents a mixed driving profile, with 42% of the route on highways. You'll navigate through stretches on Maple, AR 93, and County Road 383. The longest continuous segment you'll encounter is 8.3 miles on Maple, providing a solid stretch of uninterrupted travel. Expect the road conditions to vary, transitioning from potentially faster highway sections to more localized county roads as you progress toward Dalton. This blend means you'll experience different driving dynamics throughout the short trip.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.3 mi on Maple.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near AR 90 / Maple.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Ravenden Springs, AR to Dalton, AR is easy. At 30m with 42% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (AR 90 / Maple): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (AR 93): Navigation decision point; at 14.4 miles (County Road 383): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 14.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.3 miles on Maple. 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 0.1 miles (AR 90 / Maple): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (AR 93): Navigation decision point; at 14.4 miles (County Road 383): 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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