Origin
Meadows, AR
Late night in Meadows on Tuesday
Local time
5:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Meadows, AR to Cedarville, AR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
17.6 mi
28 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Meadows, AR
Yakup Tuğ
Cedarville, AR
Andrea Piacquadio
Trip Overview
Meadows, AR to Cedarville, AR is 17.6 miles and takes about 29 minutes via North Fayetteville Road and I-40, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region of Arkansas, offering a straightforward journey between two points. You'll experience a mixed drive, with a significant portion on a major highway, making it a convenient option for a quick transfer or a short excursion. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a same-day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule without feeling rushed. Consider this drive when you need to cover a short distance efficiently between these two Arkansas communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Fayetteville Road | 8.1 mi | 15m |
| I 40 | 6.5 mi | 6m |
| Collum Lane West | 1 mi | 3m |
| I 49 | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| AR 59 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Fayetteville Road
— 8.1 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meadows, AR and Cedarville, AR.
1
Start on this road
492 ft
·
36 sec
·
this road
2
Continue on Collum Lane West
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Collum Lane West
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
4
Merge onto I 49
0.8 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 49
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 40 West: Van Buren, Fort Smith
6
Merge onto I 40; US 71
6.5 mi
·
6 min
·
I 40; US 71
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward AR 59: Fayetteville Road
8
Turn right onto AR 59
8.1 mi
·
15 min
·
North Fayetteville Road
9
Arrive at destination
AR 59
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 9.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 49
Merge onto I 49
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 40 West: Van Buren, Fort Smith
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 40 West: Van Buren, Fort Smith
3
2.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 40; US 71
Merge onto I 40; US 71
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
9.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward AR 59: Fayetteville Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward AR 59: Fayetteville Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.66 one way
$5.32 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.92 | $5.84 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.13 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Cedarville, AR
Late night in Cedarville on Tuesday
Local time
5:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°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
29m 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 route presents a mixed drive, with 42% of the journey on highway. You'll encounter an 8.1-mile stretch on North Fayetteville Road, offering a more local feel before merging onto I-40 for a faster segment. The transition between these road types means you'll experience both quicker travel and potentially more varied conditions. Expect a blend of open highway cruising and the practicalities of local road access. The character of the drive shifts, offering a brief but dynamic driving experience.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.1 mi on North Fayetteville Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 17.6 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (I 49): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 2.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Meadows, AR to Cedarville, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.
Fort Smith
2.4 mi in
|
~5m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
7 Brew Coffee
Cafe
Around the midpoint, right off the route
16min in
0.2 mi from route
Van Buren, AR
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Ninja Japanese Express II
Restaurant
Around the midpoint, right off the route
16min in
0.2 mi from route
Visit website
Whataburger
Restaurant
Around the midpoint, right off the route
16min in
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
Van Buren, AR
Cuisine: burger
Hours: 24/7
Visit websiteTaco Bell
Fast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
16min in
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
Van Buren, AR
Cuisine: tex-mex
Hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-02:00; Su 08:00-22:00
Visit websiteFreddy's
Fast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
16min in
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
Van Buren, AR
Cuisine: burger
Sonic
Fast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
16min in
0.6 mi from route
~1 min detour
Van Buren, AR
Cuisine: burger
Hours: Mo-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-23:00; Su...
Visit websiteTropical Smoothie Cafe
Fast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
16min in
0.1 mi from route
Cuisine: juice
Blasingame Soccer Complex
Park
Near the start, short detour
3min in
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Alma, AR
Lee Creek Public Use Area
Park
Around the midpoint, short detour
16min in
1.9 mi from route
~5 min detour
Fort Smith Alma RV Park
Camp_site
Near the start, short detour
3min in
2.5 mi from route
~6 min detour
Alma, AR
Visit websiteHistoric Homesteads
Attraction
Near the start, short detour
3min in
2.3 mi from route
~6 min detour
Fort Smith Park
Park
Around the midpoint, short detour
16min in
2.6 mi from route
~7 min detour
Bob Burns House
Building
Around the midpoint, short detour
13min in
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Van Bure, AR
Veterans Memorial
Memorial
Around the midpoint, short detour
13min in
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Sophia Meyer Elementary School
School
Around the midpoint, short detour
13min in
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Albert Pike Log Schoolhouse
Log_Schoolhouse
Around the midpoint, short detour
13min in
2.3 mi from route
~6 min detour
Van Buren, AR
Van Buren Historic District
District
Around the midpoint, short detour
13min in
2.1 mi from route
~5 min detour
Van Buren Confederate Monument
Memorial
Around the midpoint, short detour
13min in
2.3 mi from route
~6 min detour
Fort Smith Alma RV Park
Camp_site
Near the start, short detour
3min in
2.5 mi from route
~6 min detour
Alma, AR
Visit websitePoints of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 17.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.1 miles on North Fayetteville Road. 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 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (I 49): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 2.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cedarville, 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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