Origin
Taylor, AR
Morning in Taylor on Sunday
Local time
11:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Taylor, AR to Johnston, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
24.8 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Taylor, AR
Vika Glitter
Johnston, AR
Md Jawadur Rahman
Trip Overview
This short, 24.8-mile drive from Taylor to Johnston in Arkansas's Southeast region is easily manageable within a single day, taking approximately 40 minutes. The route primarily follows North Hays Avenue and US 82, with a modest 12% share of highway driving. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, this trip is very budget-friendly. Given its brevity and lack of designated stops, it's ideal for a quick excursion or an easy addition to a larger travel plan. You'll find this journey to be a straightforward local drive, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Hays Avenue | 19.4 mi | 28m |
| US 82 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Columbia Road 525 | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| Columbia Rd 36 | 0.8 mi | 3m |
| East Pine Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Hays Avenue
— 19.4 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylor, AR and Johnston, AR.
1
Start on US 371; AR 160
85 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Pine Street
2
Turn left onto US 371
19 mi
·
28 min
·
North Hays Avenue
3
Enter roundabout onto East Main Street
443 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Main Street
4
Continue on East Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
5
Continue on US 82
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 82
6
Turn left onto Columbia Road 525
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Columbia Road 525
7
Turn right onto Columbia Rd 36
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Columbia Rd 36
8
Arrive at destination
Columbia Rd 36
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 23.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 371 / North Hays Avenue
Turn left onto US 371 / North Hays Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
19.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
East Main Street
Enter roundabout onto East Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
19.5 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
East Main Street
Right onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
23 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Columbia Road 525
Turn left onto Columbia Road 525
Navigation decision point
4
23.9 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Columbia Rd 36
Turn right onto Columbia Rd 36
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.75 one way
$7.49 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.11 | $8.22 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.45 | $8.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.48 | $10.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.59 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Johnston, AR
Morning in Johnston on Sunday
Local time
11:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°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
27 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
40m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 24.8-mile journey. While only 12% of the route is on highways, the majority of your time will be spent navigating local roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 19.4 miles on North Hays Avenue. This means you'll be adjusting your speed and direction frequently, making it a more engaging drive than a simple interstate cruise. The road character will likely feel like a typical rural or small-town traverse through Arkansas.
Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.4 mi on North Hays Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 371 / North Hays Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Taylor, AR to Johnston, AR is easy. At 40m with 12% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 371 / North Hays Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 19.4 miles (East Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 19.5 miles (East Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 24.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (12%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.4 miles on North Hays Avenue. 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 (US 371 / North Hays Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 19.4 miles (East Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 19.5 miles (East Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Johnston, 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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