This straightforward 28.9-mile drive from Ward to McCreanor, Arkansas, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 47 minutes. Primarily following State Highway 31 and Front Street Southeast, the route is largely highway-focused, making it an efficient journey within the Southeast region of Arkansas. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, this trip is very budget-friendly. You won't need to worry about overnight stays; this is a quick hop between two points in the same state. The overall feel is practical and direct, ideal for getting from point A to point B without significant detours.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
State Highway 31
12.5 mi
22m
Front Street Southeast
6 mi
8m
AR 38
5.2 mi
7m
Peyton Street
3 mi
4m
AR 31
1.8 mi
3m
2nd Street
0.4 mi
<1m
US 70
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Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
State Highway 31
— 12.5 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ward, AR and McCreanor, AR.
1
Start on AR 367
0.4 mi·47 sec·2nd Street
2
Turn left onto AR 319
3.0 mi·4 min·Peyton Street
3
Turn sharp left onto AR 38
5.2 mi·7 min·AR 38
4
Turn right onto AR 31
12 mi·22 min·State Highway 31
5
Turn left onto AR 31
1.8 mi·3 min·AR 31
6
Turn left onto US 70
6.0 mi·8 min·Front Street Southeast
7
Arrive at destination
US 70
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 5
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 22.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.4 mi into trip|~0m in|AR 319 / Peyton Street
Turn left onto AR 319 / Peyton Street
Navigation decision point
5
3.4 mi into trip|~5m in|AR 38
Turn sharp left onto AR 38
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
3
8.6 mi into trip|~13m in|AR 31 / State Highway 31
Turn right onto AR 31 / State Highway 31
Navigation decision point
3
21.1 mi into trip|~35m in|AR 31
Turn left onto AR 31
Navigation decision point
4
22.9 mi into trip|~38m in|US 70 / Front Street Southeast
Turn left onto US 70 / Front Street Southeast
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.23 one way
$8.47 round trip
$3.72/gal25.4 MPG avg10 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.13
$4.70
$9.40
premium
$4.49
$5.10
$10.21
diesel
$5.60
$6.37
$12.74
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging
· 0 stops
· 70% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
8.7
0
$3.03
$1.39
Efficient EV
7.2
0
$2.53
$1.16
EV Truck/SUV
11.6
0
$4.05
$1.85
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 Aug 10, 2026
Origin
Ward, AR
Night
in Ward on Saturday
Local time
9:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Mostly Clear
S 0 to 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 9 at 7:03PM CDT until August 10 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 9 at 11:12AM CDT until August 10 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Destination
McCreanor, AR
Night
in McCreanor on Saturday
Local time
9:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Mostly Clear
SSW 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 9 at 7:03PM CDT until August 10 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 9 at 11:12AM CDT until August 10 at 8:00PM 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
47m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience on this route, with 68% of your travel occurring on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.5 miles along State Highway 31, offering a consistent pace. While much of the drive utilizes main state highways, you'll also navigate sections of Front Street Southeast and AR 38. The road character is generally consistent, prioritizing efficiency over winding scenic byways. This is a drive where you can settle in and cover ground steadily.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.5 mi on State Highway 31.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 31 and Front Street Southeast. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near AR 319 / Peyton Street.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Ward, AR to McCreanor, AR is easy. At 47m with 68% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (AR 319 / Peyton Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (AR 38): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 8.6 miles (AR 31 / State Highway 31): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
291 ft229 ft
Total Climb
88 ft
Total Descent
100 ft
Highest Point
291 ft
~2.1 mi in
Elevation Range
62 ft
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
The longest stretch is about 12.5 miles on State Highway 31. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 0.4 miles (AR 319 / Peyton Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (AR 38): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 8.6 miles (AR 31 / State Highway 31): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at McCreanor, AR before heading back.
