How far is Black Springs, AR from Cox Spring, AR?

The driving distance from Black Springs, AR to Cox Spring, AR is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m 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
8.2 mi
00h 14m
Flight
7.57 mi
12.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.57 mi
Kilometers
12.19 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.2 mi
Kilometers
13.19 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cox Spring
Thu, Apr 23, 11:28 AM CDT
Return by in Black Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 11:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Black Springs
2026-04-23T11:13
Arrive Cox Spring
Thu, Apr 23, 11:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Black Springs
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Norman
AR

Town in Arkansas

From Black Springs
4.1 mi
00h 07m
To Cox Spring
4.1 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Black Springs and Cox Spring.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Black Springs and Cox Spring.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8.2 mi · 14 min

  2. 2

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Black Springs and Cox Spring.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
2 steps
0 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Start on the route

8.2 mi · 00h 14m

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 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.6 mi
7.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norman
00h 07m from Black Springs
Leave By
8:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Black Springs and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cox Spring.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Black Springs to Cox Spring?

The road trip is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?

Norman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.1 miles from Black Springs and 4.1 miles from Cox Spring.

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

The direct path is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 8:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.10 one way or $2.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Black Springs and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cox Spring.

Stop Ideas Near Norman

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Norman, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Norman.

RAIL

Arkadelphia station

69 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Malvern station

80 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Hope

88 mi away
100 East Division Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Black Springs and Cox Spring. Straight-line distance: 7.57 mi (12.19 km).

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#1 Black Springs

Township in Montgomery County, Arkansas

Population94
Coordinates34.4612100, -93.7126900
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
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#2 Cox Spring

Cox Spring is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.4559400, -93.8454700
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: Black Springs (-93.71269, 34.46121)
End: Cox Spring (-93.84547, 34.45594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.29 gal
1.09 L · about $1.10
Round trip
$2.20
0.58 gal · 2.18 L
Estimated CO2
2.6 kg one way
Round trip: 5.2 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.10 $2.20
Mid-grade $4.26 $1.24 $2.47
Premium $4.63 $1.34 $2.68
Diesel $5.42 $1.57 $3.14

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Black Springs and Cox Spring. The current time is 11:13:58.

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.