Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
15.1 mi
24 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenwood, AR
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Meadows, AR
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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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood, AR and Meadows, AR.
Start on Dora Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 40
Take the exit
Continue on I 49
Take the exit
Turn right onto Collum Lane West
Turn straight
Arrive at destination
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.
Take the ramp toward I 40 East: Fort Smith
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 40
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Collum Lane
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn right onto Collum Lane West
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.32 one way
$4.64 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $2.57 | $5.13 |
| premium | $4.65 | $2.76 | $5.53 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
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, 2026-06-01.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Greenwood on Wednesday
Local time
2:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Meadows on Wednesday
Local time
2:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Partly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
262 ft
Total Descent
295 ft
Highest Point
596 ft
~6.5 mi in
Elevation Range
174 ft
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Early in the drive, right off the route
Van Buren, AR
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Restaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
Van Buren, AR
Cuisine: burger
Hours: 24/7
Visit websiteFast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
Van Buren, AR
Cuisine: tex-mex
Hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-02:00; Su 08:00-22:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
Van Buren, AR
Cuisine: burger
Hours: Mo-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-23:00; Su...
Visit websiteFast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
Van Buren, AR
Cuisine: burger
Restaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
Fast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
Cuisine: chicken
Park
Early in the drive, short detour
Camp_site
Near the end, short detour
Alma, AR
Visit websitePark
Later in the drive, short detour
Alma, AR
Attraction
Near the end, short detour
Park
Early in the drive, short detour
Building
Around the midpoint, short detour
Van Bure, AR
Log_Schoolhouse
Early in the drive, short detour
Van Buren, AR
Memorial
Around the midpoint, short detour
School
Around the midpoint, short detour
District
Early in the drive, short detour
Memorial
Early in the drive, short detour
Camp_site
Near the end, short detour
Alma, AR
Visit websitePoints of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Founded 1851
Greenwood is a city in the River Valley region of Arkansas.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 15.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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