Greenwood to Meadows is 15.1 miles and takes about 19 minutes via I 40 and I 49, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Arkansas, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Given its brief length and focus on major highways, it's a straightforward drive. You'll likely find it a convenient option for a quick connection between these two locations, making it ideal for a same-day excursion.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
11.7 mi
11m
Collum Lane West
1.2 mi
3m
I 49
0.7 mi
<1m
Dora Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 11.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood, AR and Meadows, AR.
1
Start on Dora Road
300 ft·8 sec·Dora Road
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward I 40 East: Fort Smith
3
Merge onto I 40
12 mi·11 min·I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 49 North: FayettevilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on I 49
0.7 mi·42 sec·I 49
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi·53 sec
Toward Collum Lane
7
Turn right onto Collum Lane West
1.2 mi·3 min·Collum Lane West
8
Turn straight
492 ft·36 sec
9
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 5
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 13.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 40 East: Fort Smith
Navigation decision point
Toward I 40 East: Fort Smith
5
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|I 40
Merge onto I 40
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
11.9 mi into trip|~12m in
Take the exit toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
4
13.3 mi into trip|~14m in
Take the exit toward Collum Lane
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Collum Lane
3
13.7 mi into trip|~15m in|Collum Lane West
Turn right onto Collum Lane West
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.10 one way
$4.19 round trip
$3.53/gal25.4 MPG avg5 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.95
$2.35
$4.69
premium
$4.29
$2.55
$5.10
diesel
$4.80
$2.85
$5.70
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging
· 0 stops
· 60% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
4.5
0
$1.59
$0.72
Efficient EV
3.8
0
$1.32
$0.60
EV Truck/SUV
6
0
$2.11
$0.97
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.
Forecast as of Jul 9, 2026
Origin
Greenwood, AR
Afternoon
in Greenwood on Sunday
Local time
12:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Mostly Clear
SE 0 to 5 mph5% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 8 at 10:51PM CDT until July 12 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 10:25PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Destination
Meadows, AR
Afternoon
in Meadows on Sunday
Local time
12:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Mostly Clear
0 mph5% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 8 at 10:51PM CDT until July 12 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 10:25PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
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
19m 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?
This drive has a highway-focused profile, with 82% of the journey utilizing major interstates like I 40 and I 49. You'll experience the longest uninterrupted stretch for 11.7 miles on I 40, offering a consistent pace. The road primarily consists of high-speed driving, making it efficient for covering the distance quickly. Expect minimal deviations from these main arteries, ensuring a direct and predictable travel experience.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.7 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Collum Lane West. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
596 ft422 ft
Total Climb
262 ft
Total Descent
295 ft
Highest Point
596 ft
~6.5 mi in
Elevation Range
174 ft
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
The longest stretch is about 11.7 miles on I 40. 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: Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Meadows, AR before heading back.
