Origin
Rudy, AR
Late night in Rudy on Tuesday
Local time
5:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rudy, 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
13m
Distance
7.2 mi
12 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rudy, AR
Andrea Piacquadio
Meadows, AR
Yakup Tuğ
Trip Overview
Rudy, AR to Meadows, AR is 7.2 miles and takes about 13 minutes via I 49 and State Highway 282, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region of Arkansas. It’s a quick hop that’s perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without a lot of fuss. Given its brevity, you won't need to worry about extensive planning or packing for a long journey. Consider this a straightforward connection between two points in the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 49 | 2.7 mi | 2m |
| State Highway 282 | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Collum Lane West | 1 mi | 3m |
| East Bell Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Earl Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hinckleys Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Central | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 49
— 2.7 mi, about 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rudy, AR and Meadows, AR.
1
Start on Central
57 ft
·
7 sec
·
Central
2
Turn left onto Hinckleys Street
274 ft
·
12 sec
·
Hinckleys Street
3
Continue on Earl Street
366 ft
·
17 sec
·
Earl Street
4
Turn left onto AR 282
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
East Bell Street
5
Continue on AR 282
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 282
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
7
Merge onto I 49
2.7 mi
·
2 min
·
I 49
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 21
Toward Collum Lane
9
Turn right onto Collum Lane West
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Collum Lane West
10
Turn straight
492 ft
·
36 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Hinckleys Street
Turn left onto Hinckleys Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AR 282 / East Bell Street
Turn left onto AR 282 / East Bell Street
Navigation decision point
3
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
5.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward Collum Lane
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 21
Toward Collum Lane
4
6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Collum Lane West
Turn right onto Collum Lane West
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.09 one way
$2.17 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.19 | $2.39 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.29 | $2.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.59 | $3.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.76 | $0.35 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.63 | $0.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.01 | $0.46 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Meadows, AR
Late night in Meadows on Tuesday
Local time
5:11 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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
13m 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 69% of the journey on faster roads like I 49. You'll experience a good stretch of uninterrupted driving on I 49 for up to 2.7 miles. The profile suggests a mix that moves you along efficiently, transitioning from the interstate to State Highway 282 and finally Collum Lane West. Expect a driving experience that prioritizes covering ground quickly rather than winding scenic byways. It’s designed for direct travel.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.7 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 early in the drive near Hinckleys Street.
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 13m drive. You will face about 6 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 (Hinckleys Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (AR 282 / East Bell Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 7.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.7 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: near the start (Hinckleys Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (AR 282 / East Bell Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles: 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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