Origin
Mulberry, AR
Late night in Mulberry on Tuesday
Local time
4:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mulberry, AR to Meadows, 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
21m
Distance
14.6 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mulberry, AR
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Meadows, AR
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Trip Overview
Mulberry, AR to Meadows, AR is 14.6 miles and takes about 21 minutes via I 40 and Mulberry Highway West, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Southeast region of Arkansas, offering a straightforward journey. It's a quick trip, perfect for those needing to connect two points efficiently without a significant time commitment. Consider this route if your goal is a direct and uncomplicated travel segment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 7.2 mi | 7m |
| Mulberry Highway West | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Collum Lane West | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Mulberry Highway 64 West | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| I 49 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Georgia Ridge Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West 6th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 7.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mulberry, AR and Meadows, AR.
1
Start on East 5th Street
88 ft
·
6 sec
·
East 5th Street
2
Turn right onto AR 917
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Turn left onto US 64
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
West 6th Street
4
Turn straight onto US 64
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Mulberry Highway 64 West
5
Continue on US 64
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Mulberry Highway West
6
Turn right onto Georgia Ridge Drive
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Georgia Ridge Drive
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
8
Merge onto I 40
7.2 mi
·
7 min
·
I 40
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
10
Continue on I 49
0.7 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 49
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward Collum Lane
12
Turn right onto Collum Lane West
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Collum Lane West
13
Turn straight
492 ft
·
36 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AR 917 / North Main Street
Turn right onto AR 917 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 64 / West 6th Street
Turn left onto US 64 / West 6th Street
Navigation decision point
3
3.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Georgia Ridge Drive
Turn right onto Georgia Ridge Drive
Navigation decision point
4
11.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
4
12.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward Collum Lane
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Collum Lane
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.20 one way
$4.41 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.62 | $5.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.22 | $6.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 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 | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
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 Tuesday
Local time
4:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°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
1 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
21m 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 is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 62% of the journey on major highways like I 40. You'll experience an uninterrupted stretch of 7.2 miles on I 40, providing a consistent pace. The drive begins with highway travel before transitioning to local roads like Mulberry Highway West and Collum Lane West. Expect a blend of faster highway speeds and potentially slower local road conditions as you approach your destination.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.2 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Mulberry Highway West. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AR 917 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AR 917 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 64 / West 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (Georgia Ridge Drive): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 14.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.2 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: near the start (AR 917 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 64 / West 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (Georgia Ridge Drive): Navigation decision point.
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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