Origin
Greenwood, AR
Late night in Greenwood on Sunday
Local time
5:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenwood, AR to Meadows, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 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
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
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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Trip Overview
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: Fayetteville
Use 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 55 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
$2.28 one way
$4.56 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.50 | $5.01 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.71 | $5.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.33 | $6.67 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Meadows, AR
Late night in Meadows on Sunday
Local time
5:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°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
3 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
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?
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 Effort
3/10
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.
Who Is This Route For?
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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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