Origin
Meadows, AR
Late night in Meadows on Tuesday
Local time
4:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Meadows, AR to Mountainburg, 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
18m
Distance
13 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Meadows, AR
Yakup Tuğ
Mountainburg, AR
Md Jawadur Rahman
Trip Overview
Meadows, AR to Mountainburg, AR is 13 miles and takes about 18 minutes via I 49, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Southeast region of Arkansas, offering a straightforward drive for a quick transfer. It's a very manageable segment, ideal if you're looking for an uncomplicated connection between these two points. With minimal driving time and a low fuel cost, this route is designed for efficiency, allowing you to reach your destination without a significant time commitment. Consider this an easy link for your travels in the area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 49 | 8.3 mi | 8m |
| State Highway 282 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Collum Lane West | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| US 71 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Dollard Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 49
— 8.3 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meadows, AR and Mountainburg, AR.
1
Start on this road
492 ft
·
36 sec
·
this road
2
Continue on Collum Lane West
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Collum Lane West
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
4
Merge onto I 49
8.3 mi
·
8 min
·
I 49
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 29
Toward AR 282: Mountainburg
6
Turn right onto AR 282S
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Dollard Road
7
Continue on AR 282
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 282
8
At end of road, turn left onto US 71
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 71
9
Arrive at destination
US 71
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 12.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
1.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 49
Merge onto I 49
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
10 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward AR 282: Mountainburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 29
Toward AR 282: Mountainburg
4
10.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
AR 282S / Dollard Road
Turn right onto AR 282S / Dollard Road
Navigation decision point
5
12.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 71
At end of road, turn left onto US 71
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.96 one way
$3.93 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.16 | $4.31 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.33 | $4.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.14 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
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
Mountainburg, AR
Late night in Mountainburg on Tuesday
Local time
4:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
19 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
18m 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 is primarily highway-focused, with 81% of the journey utilizing major roadways like I 49. You'll experience a significant uninterrupted stretch of 8.3 miles on I 49, offering a consistent pace. The route incorporates State Highway 282 and Collum Lane West, which may introduce more local road characteristics as you approach your destination. Expect a blend of faster highway travel and potentially some slower sections as you transition off the interstate. The overall feel is one of efficient transit rather than winding scenic exploration.
81% 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: 8.3 mi on I 49.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 49 and State Highway 282. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 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 18m 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 1.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (I 49): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 10 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Subway
Fast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
6min in
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
Alma, AR
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: 24/7
Visit websiteCatfish Hole
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
2min in
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
Alma, AR
Cuisine: regional
Hours: Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30; Su...
Visit websiteChester's
Fast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
6min in
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
Cuisine: chicken
Hours: 24/7
Pizza Hut
Restaurant
Near the start, short detour
2min in
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Alma, AR
Cuisine: pizza
Visit websiteSteak House 46
Restaurant
Near the start, short detour
2min in
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Cuisine: steak_house
Zapata's Mexican Grill
Restaurant
Near the start, short detour
2min in
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Cuisine: mexican
Fort Smith Alma RV Park
Camp_site
Early in the drive, right off the route
4min in
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
Alma, AR
Visit websiteHistoric Homesteads
Attraction
Early in the drive, short detour
4min in
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
Blasingame Soccer Complex
Park
Near the start, short detour
2min in
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Alma, AR
Lake Fort Smith State Park
Park
Near the end, short detour
19min in
1.8 mi from route
~5 min detour
Parley P. Pratt Memorial and Gravesite
Memorial
Early in the drive, right off the route
6min in
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
Fort Smith Alma RV Park
Camp_site
Early in the drive, right off the route
4min in
0.9 mi from route
~2 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 18m. Total distance: 13 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.3 miles on I 49. 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 1.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (I 49): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 10 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mountainburg, 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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