How far is Cox Spring, AR from Mount Ida, AR?

The driving distance from Cox Spring, AR to Mount Ida, AR is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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
18.44 mi
00h 24m
Flight
13.91 mi
22.38 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.91 mi
Kilometers
22.38 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.44 mi
Kilometers
29.68 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Ida
Thu, Apr 23, 8:35 AM CDT
Return by in Cox Spring
Thu, Apr 23, 8:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cox Spring
2026-04-23T08:11
Arrive Mount Ida
Thu, Apr 23, 8:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cox Spring
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 Cox Spring
9.2 mi
00h 12m
To Mount Ida
9.2 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cox Spring and Mount Ida.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cox Spring and Mount Ida.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 mi · 18 min

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 13 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Luzerne Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Luzerne Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Elder Lane

    45 m · 7 sec · Elder Lane

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Elder Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cox Spring and Mount Ida.

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
5 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Luzerne Street
0.92 mi · 5%
Elder Lane
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Start on the route

10 mi · 00h 18m

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 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
13.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norman
00h 12m from Cox Spring
Leave By
7:42 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cox Spring and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Ida.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cox Spring to Mount Ida?

The road trip is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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 9.2 miles from Cox Spring and 9.2 miles from Mount Ida.

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

The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.46 one way or $4.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cox Spring and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Ida.

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 Cox Spring and Mount Ida. Straight-line distance: 13.91 mi (22.38 km).

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#1 Cox Spring

Cox Spring is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.4559400, -93.8454700
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
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#2 Mount Ida

City in Montgomery County, Arkansas, United States

Population1,005
Coordinates34.5567600, -93.6340800
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: AR 8 (-93.845424, 34.455959)
End: Elder Lane (-93.634403, 34.556766)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.65 gal
2.46 L · about $2.46
Round trip
$4.92
1.3 gal · 4.92 L
Estimated CO2
5.8 kg one way
Round trip: 11.6 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.46 $4.92
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.77 $5.54
Premium $4.63 $3.01 $6.01
Diesel $5.42 $3.52 $7.04

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 Cox Spring and Mount Ida. The current time is 08:11:05.

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.