How far is Alma, AR from Meadows, AR?

The driving distance from Alma, AR to Meadows, AR is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 2.7 miles (4.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
3.49 mi
00h 09m
Flight
2.76 mi
4.44 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2.76 mi
Kilometers
4.44 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
3.49 mi
Kilometers
5.62 km
Drive Time
00h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meadows
Tue, Apr 14, 10:34 PM CDT
Return by in Alma
Tue, Apr 14, 10:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alma
2026-04-14T22:25
Arrive Meadows
Tue, Apr 14, 10:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:09 AM to 7:09 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Alma
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rudy
AR

Human settlement in Crawford County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Alma
1.7 mi
00h 04m
To Meadows
1.7 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Tonight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 10:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alma and Meadows.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alma and Meadows.

  1. 1

    Start on Fayetteville Avenue

    1006 ft · 31 sec · Fayetteville Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fayetteville Avenue

    1879 ft · 54 sec · Fayetteville Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on US Highway 71 North

    1 km · 1 min · US Highway 71 North

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Collum Lane West

    2.2 mi · 6 min · Collum Lane West

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    150 m · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alma and Meadows.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
6 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
171.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Collum Lane West
2.23 mi · 64%
US Highway 71 North
0.62 mi · 18%
Fayetteville Avenue
0.55 mi · 16%
Longest Stretch

Collum Lane West

Turn left onto Collum Lane West

2.23 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 09m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
2.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rudy
00h 04m from Alma
Leave By
8:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alma and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Meadows.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alma to Meadows?

The road trip is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) and usually takes 00h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rudy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.7 miles from Alma and 1.7 miles from Meadows.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 2.7 miles (4.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.45 one way or $0.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Alma and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Meadows.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alma and Meadows. Straight-line distance: 2.76 mi (4.44 km).

Alma

#1 Alma

City in Arkansas, USA

Population5,887
Coordinates35.4778700, -94.2218800
Altitude132
CountryUnited States
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#2 Meadows

Meadows is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.4931400, -94.2671500
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Start: Alma (-94.22188, 35.47787)
End: Meadows (-94.26715, 35.49314)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 6 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.12 gal
0.47 L · about $0.45
Round trip
$0.91
0.24 gal · 0.94 L
Estimated CO2
1.1 kg one way
Round trip: 2.1 kg / 5 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $0.45 $0.91
Mid-grade $4.26 $0.51 $1.02
Premium $4.63 $0.55 $1.11
Diesel $5.42 $0.65 $1.30

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arkansas · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Alma and Meadows. The current time is 22:25:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.